Systems Integration Engineer Jobs in California
Systems Integration Engineer jobs in California concentrate in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, enterprise software, and clean energy systems, with demand across seniority levels from associate engineers to principal architects. The largest hiring markets are the Los Angeles metro, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Qualcomm maintain deep engineering workforces and hire systems integration engineers on a continuing basis. The most in-demand specialties include hardware-software integration, systems verification and test, and model-based systems engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Systems Integration Technician
Location: Cerritos, CA
Position Summary
Golden Star Technology (GST) is seeking a skilled and motivated Integration Technician to join our growing Service Department. In this hands-on role, you will configure, integrate, troubleshoot, test, repair, and deploy enterprise IT hardware solutions, including servers, storage systems, workstations, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure.
As a trusted partner of HP, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, Intel, and other leading OEMs, GST transforms Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment into fully integrated, customer-ready technology solutions. This position is ideal for candidates with experience as a Server Technician, Data Center Technician, Hardware Technician, Deployment Technician, Rack Integration Technician, Systems Technician, or Enterprise IT Technician.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with server builds, rack integration, hardware installation, system configuration, asset management, break-fix support, enterprise deployments, and data center operations in commercial, government, healthcare, education, or enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and maintain enterprise IT hardware, including servers, storage systems, workstations, and network equipment.
- Perform server builds, hardware installations, upgrades, and system configurations based on customer requirements and engineering specifications.
- Install and configure CPUs, memory, SSDs, HDDs, RAID controllers, NICs, GPUs, power supplies, and other enterprise hardware components.
- Perform rack integration, cable management, hardware staging, system imaging, and deployment activities.
- Configure, test, validate, and document integrated technology solutions to ensure quality and deployment readiness.
- Support data center, server room, IDF/MDF, and infrastructure projects, including equipment installation and hardware migrations.
- Conduct quality assurance testing, diagnostics, and break-fix troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware issues.
- Document configurations, testing results, repairs, inventory transactions, and deployment activities.
- Asset tag, track, and manage inventory using internal systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare systems for shipment, deployment, and customer installation.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, OEM partners, and technical teams to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
- Follow ESD procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in enterprise hardware support, systems integration, deployment, repair, or data center operations.
- Hands-on experience with HP, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, Intel, Supermicro, or comparable enterprise hardware platforms.
- Required: Experience with server rack integration, hardware staging, cable management, and enterprise deployments.
- Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage systems, networking equipment, and workstation platforms.
- Experience performing hardware installation, upgrades, imaging, configuration, diagnostics, and break-fix troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with RAID configurations, BIOS/Firmware updates, hardware validation, and system testing.
- Experience supporting data center, enterprise, government, healthcare, education, or managed services environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in warehouse, integration lab, and data center environments.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime and flexible schedules as business needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise server platforms, blade systems, storage arrays, SAN/NAS solutions, and networking hardware.
- Experience with rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, cable management, and data center infrastructure projects.
- Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Dell EMC, Lenovo, Cisco CCNA, HP/HPE, or Microsoft certifications.
- Experience supporting government, aerospace, defense, healthcare, education, or enterprise customers.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, network fundamentals, imaging tools, asset management, and deployment technologies.
- Experience working for a systems integrator, value-added reseller (VAR), managed services provider (MSP), OEM, or technology solutions provider.
Why Join GST?
- Work with industry-leading technologies from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Cisco, Intel, and other top OEMs.
- Gain hands-on experience with enterprise servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure.
- Support innovative technology deployments across multiple industries.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment focused on quality, innovation, and customer success.
- Opportunity to advance within a growing technology solutions provider.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Additional company perks
About GST
Golden Star Technology (GST) is a leading provider of IT and AV solutions for enterprise, government, education, healthcare, and commercial organizations. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, GST has delivered innovative technology solutions and exceptional customer service since 1985.
Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work, GST is committed to fostering employee growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Learn more: www.gstinc.com
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Systems Integration Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman10

- Tesla6

- Anduril6

- Apple5

- KBR4

Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
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- Energy
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems integration engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Experience integrating hardware and software components across complex multi-vendor systems
- Proficiency with systems modeling languages or tools such as SysML, MATLAB, or Simulink
- Demonstrated ability to develop interface control documents and manage system interface definitions
- Familiarity with verification and validation methodologies including test planning and requirements traceability
- Active or obtainable U.S. security clearance, required by many California aerospace and defense employers
Systems Integration Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems integration engineer in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science from an accredited California university, followed by a role in systems test, integration lab support, or a related engineering position. California does not require a state license for the systems integration engineer title, though many employers in aerospace and defense require candidates to hold or qualify for a Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
Which companies hire systems integration engineers in California?
Companies currently hiring systems integration engineers in California include Northrop Grumman, Tesla, and Anduril, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor firms, and defense contractors makes it one of the most active states for this role.
Which California cities have the most systems integration engineer jobs?
El Segundo, Palo Alto, and San Diego have the most systems integration engineer openings in California. The Los Angeles area is driven by the region's large aerospace and defense contractors, the Bay Area by semiconductor and enterprise technology employers, and San Diego by defense electronics and communications systems firms that have anchored engineering talent there for decades.
Are there remote systems integration engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Systems integration engineering is fundamentally a hands-on discipline that requires physical access to lab environments, test hardware, and integrated systems, which limits full-remote arrangements. About 45% of systems integration engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover the requirements-definition, documentation, and architecture phases rather than bench-level integration and test work.
How can I get hired as a systems integration engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a systems test engineer or integration technician role, which gives hands-on lab exposure without requiring full independent ownership of integration programs. Large California defense and aerospace employers such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin run structured new-graduate rotational engineering programs at their Southern California facilities. Completing a senior capstone project that involves hardware-software integration, earning a Certified Systems Engineering Professional associate credential, or building a portfolio that demonstrates requirements traceability and interface documentation gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in California interviews.
Where can I find and apply to systems integration engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to systems integration engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and technology employers. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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