Systems Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Systems Engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in the aerospace and defense corridor around El Segundo and Hawthorne, the tech and entertainment hubs of Culver City and Playa Vista, and the healthcare and biotech cluster near UCLA and the Westside. Employers actively hiring include Northrop Grumman, CHAOS Industries, and Varda Space Industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Stone Power
The US needs 1.5 terawatts of new power by 2035. AI has scaled beyond our ability to build power, and the existing power supply chain is the bottleneck. You cannot buy a new gas turbine until 2030: order books at GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi stretch past 2030. Turbine prices have nearly tripled since 2019. The future demands a new kind of hardware company, building a new kind of turbine. That's Stone.
We are America's Turbine Company, designing, fabricating, and deploying turbines for a $200B+ market that's tripling by the early 2030s. We are building our own factories. We are delivering our own natural gas, steam, and advanced turbines. And we are doing it with an AI stack built specifically for hardware.
Natural gas turbines are the first leaf on a multi-decade tech tree. The same physics kernel, the same factory, and the same team will deliver natural gas turbines, nuclear turbines, geothermal turbines, and heat recovery systems. Nat gas is how we get going. Nuclear (on and off planet) is how we become a generational company.
Job Description
This role as a Fluid Systems Engineer focuses on the design and development of various fluid systems of a natural gas power plant. You will solve challenges such as sizing a thermodynamic power generation cycle, developing an efficient heat exchanger, or designing a fuel system.
Key responsibilities include fluid system design, material selection, fluids and thermal analysis, manufacturing development, and testing. The Fluid Systems Engineer role is a responsible engineer (RE) that will be the primary owner of their system or component with responsibility from concept to performance in the field.
Responsibilities
Ownership of a fluid system from concept to performance in the field.
Conduct trade studies to down select the best solution to the product requirements.
Design fluid systems that meet product requirements.
Select proper materials for the solution that meet requirements including economics.
Perform detailed fluids, thermal, and structural analysis including 0D/1D fluid and heat models to FEA or CFD models.
Develop manufacturing methods including managing internal production teams and outside suppliers.
Manage the system or component development by tracking schedule, economics, and risks.
Facilitate strong communication of your system or component to the organization.
Basic Qualifications
MUST HAVE MADE AND DELIVERED HARDWARE BEFORE. Everyone at Stone has pushed hardware. It’s in our blood.
BA/BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
Experience designing fluid systems and component selection (level based on years of experience).
Experience performing fluid and thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEA tools (level based on years of experience)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in thermodynamic cycle sizing.
Experience with heat exchanger development.
Experience performing 0D/1D fluids and thermal analysis using hand calculations.
Experience performing thermal and fluids analysis in CFD (StarCCM+, Fluent, or similar)
Experience performing thermal and structural analysis in FEA (Ansys, Abaqus, or similar)
Experience designing fluids systems in CAD (NX or similar) and using GD&T.
Experience in material selection with a focus on steels and superalloys.
Experience with fluid system component selection such as valves, flow control, sensors, etc.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Working knowledge of ASME, BPVC, API, and other professional codes.
Experience in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to enthusiastically accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Compensation & Benefits
Above market cash compensation
Equity in a fast-growing company
Pride and glory in building a LOT of hardware that will power AI, manufacturing, cities, and speed up nuclear adoption
Best in class health insurance, dental, vision
401(k)
Stone Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
About Stone Power
The US needs 1.5 terawatts of new power by 2035. AI has scaled beyond our ability to build power, and the existing power supply chain is the bottleneck. You cannot buy a new gas turbine until 2030: order books at GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi stretch past 2030. Turbine prices have nearly tripled since 2019. The future demands a new kind of hardware company, building a new kind of turbine. That's Stone.
We are America's Turbine Company, designing, fabricating, and deploying turbines for a $200B+ market that's tripling by the early 2030s. We are building our own factories. We are delivering our own natural gas, steam, and advanced turbines. And we are doing it with an AI stack built specifically for hardware.
Natural gas turbines are the first leaf on a multi-decade tech tree. The same physics kernel, the same factory, and the same team will deliver natural gas turbines, nuclear turbines, geothermal turbines, and heat recovery systems. Nat gas is how we get going. Nuclear (on and off planet) is how we become a generational company.
Job Description
This role as a Fluid Systems Engineer focuses on the design and development of various fluid systems of a natural gas power plant. You will solve challenges such as sizing a thermodynamic power generation cycle, developing an efficient heat exchanger, or designing a fuel system.
Key responsibilities include fluid system design, material selection, fluids and thermal analysis, manufacturing development, and testing. The Fluid Systems Engineer role is a responsible engineer (RE) that will be the primary owner of their system or component with responsibility from concept to performance in the field.
Responsibilities
Ownership of a fluid system from concept to performance in the field.
Conduct trade studies to down select the best solution to the product requirements.
Design fluid systems that meet product requirements.
Select proper materials for the solution that meet requirements including economics.
Perform detailed fluids, thermal, and structural analysis including 0D/1D fluid and heat models to FEA or CFD models.
Develop manufacturing methods including managing internal production teams and outside suppliers.
Manage the system or component development by tracking schedule, economics, and risks.
Facilitate strong communication of your system or component to the organization.
Basic Qualifications
MUST HAVE MADE AND DELIVERED HARDWARE BEFORE. Everyone at Stone has pushed hardware. It’s in our blood.
BA/BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
Experience designing fluid systems and component selection (level based on years of experience).
Experience performing fluid and thermal analysis using both hand calculations and FEA tools (level based on years of experience)
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in thermodynamic cycle sizing.
Experience with heat exchanger development.
Experience performing 0D/1D fluids and thermal analysis using hand calculations.
Experience performing thermal and fluids analysis in CFD (StarCCM+, Fluent, or similar)
Experience performing thermal and structural analysis in FEA (Ansys, Abaqus, or similar)
Experience designing fluids systems in CAD (NX or similar) and using GD&T.
Experience in material selection with a focus on steels and superalloys.
Experience with fluid system component selection such as valves, flow control, sensors, etc.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Working knowledge of ASME, BPVC, API, and other professional codes.
Experience in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to enthusiastically accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Compensation & Benefits
Above market cash compensation
Equity in a fast-growing company
Pride and glory in building a LOT of hardware that will power AI, manufacturing, cities, and speed up nuclear adoption
Best in class health insurance, dental, vision
401(k)
Stone Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman19
- CHAOS Industries6
- Varda Space Industries6
- Karman Industries5
- Apex Technology4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
Systems Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a systems engineer job in Los Angeles?
Target the aerospace and defense companies anchored around El Segundo, Hawthorne, and Long Beach, where demand for systems engineers is highest in the region. Government contractors, satellite and launch firms, and defense primes dominate this corridor. Candidates with experience in MBSE, requirements management, or systems integration have a clear edge locally, as do those with active security clearances, which many Los Angeles defense employers require.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Los Angeles?
Companies currently hiring systems engineers in Los Angeles include Northrop Grumman, CHAOS Industries, and Varda Space Industries, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Los Angeles draws a wide mix of aerospace primes, defense contractors, media technology firms, and healthcare systems, giving systems engineers here an unusually broad range of employer types to target.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, but availability depends heavily on the role. Systems engineering work tied to physical hardware, classified facilities, or lab environments is almost always on-site, while roles focused on architecture, documentation, or software-defined systems can be remote. About 27% of systems engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexibility found in tech and cloud-adjacent firms in Playa Vista and Culver City.
How can I get a systems engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is targeting junior or associate systems engineer roles at mid-size aerospace and defense contractors, which hire more entry-level candidates than the large primes and often provide structured training. Internship programs at companies in the El Segundo and Long Beach corridors are a strong starting point, and engineering programs at UCLA, USC, and Cal State Long Beach have direct employer relationships in this market. Gaining familiarity with MBSE tools and requirements documentation puts new candidates ahead of the field.
Which industries hire the most systems engineers in Los Angeles?
Most systems engineer openings in Los Angeles sit in Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Los Angeles is home to one of the largest concentrations of aerospace and defense employers in the country, and the city's growing technology and healthcare sectors add steady demand for systems engineers outside the traditional defense market.
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