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Senior level systems integration engineer jobs place engineers in charge of architecture decisions, cross-system design ownership, and the technical direction of integration initiatives across complex environments. Openings concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 20% offering remote or hybrid flexibility, and employers like Peraton, Apple, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.
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Zoox is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer with Thermal experience to join our Vehicle System Integration engineering team. In this key role, you will drive the system requirements, functional architecture, integration, and verification activities to achieve end-to-end system capability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, as you'll work with vehicle integration, feature integration, firmware, and vehicle component development teams to deliver the overall reliability and performance of our cutting-edge vehicles.
We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about developing a groundbreaking Robotaxi, has a strong system engineering background, has extensive thermal system experience, has system problem-solving skills, and has a commitment to delivering on time.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Thermal System and controls for an autonomous robotaxi.
- Design system technical specifications and SFMEA for cabin and component thermal management.
- Develop system design and integration test plans to ensure optimal thermal performance, safety, and efficiency for subsystems (battery, powertrain, computing), considering cost, mass, and latency.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams for system requirements and integration.
- Ensure subsystems fulfill requirements and interfaces.
- Participate in tech reviews for supplier evaluation and guarantee V&V tests are captured.
- Create System FMEAs, diagnostics, and fault reactions for safe operation. Lead issue triage (log/code reviews, HW investigation).
- Travel domestically/internationally (2 weeks/year)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in EVs or automotive systems.·
- Strong system-level understanding of diverse vehicle thermal architectures for both cabin and component conditioning.
- Familiarity with thermal management requirements specific to autonomous compute,
- High Voltage Battery, and power electronics in EV platforms.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Experience utilizing thermal simulation and system modeling tools, alongside knowledge of thermal controls and calibration concepts.
- Deep knowledge of developing automotive systems using model-based processes.
- Deep knowledge of developing electrical systems and subsystems requirements, with proficiency in tools like IBM DOORS, Siemens Polarion, or similar.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), application, and defining Physical & Functional interfaces.
- Knowledge of Automotive Diagnostics (UDS) routines and the Functional Safety Standard (ISO 26262).
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ISO26262
- Experience in Model Based System Design process
- Experience in real time embedded software architecture, e.g., AUTOSAR
- Experience in advanced embedded software architecture, e.g., LINUX
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A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Zoox is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer with Thermal experience to join our Vehicle System Integration engineering team. In this key role, you will drive the system requirements, functional architecture, integration, and verification activities to achieve end-to-end system capability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, as you'll work with vehicle integration, feature integration, firmware, and vehicle component development teams to deliver the overall reliability and performance of our cutting-edge vehicles.
We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about developing a groundbreaking Robotaxi, has a strong system engineering background, has extensive thermal system experience, has system problem-solving skills, and has a commitment to delivering on time.
In this role, you will:
- Lead Thermal System and controls for an autonomous robotaxi.
- Design system technical specifications and SFMEA for cabin and component thermal management.
- Develop system design and integration test plans to ensure optimal thermal performance, safety, and efficiency for subsystems (battery, powertrain, computing), considering cost, mass, and latency.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams for system requirements and integration.
- Ensure subsystems fulfill requirements and interfaces.
- Participate in tech reviews for supplier evaluation and guarantee V&V tests are captured.
- Create System FMEAs, diagnostics, and fault reactions for safe operation. Lead issue triage (log/code reviews, HW investigation).
- Travel domestically/internationally (2 weeks/year)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in thermal engineering, preferably in EVs or automotive systems.·
- Strong system-level understanding of diverse vehicle thermal architectures for both cabin and component conditioning.
- Familiarity with thermal management requirements specific to autonomous compute,
- High Voltage Battery, and power electronics in EV platforms.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
- Experience utilizing thermal simulation and system modeling tools, alongside knowledge of thermal controls and calibration concepts.
- Deep knowledge of developing automotive systems using model-based processes.
- Deep knowledge of developing electrical systems and subsystems requirements, with proficiency in tools like IBM DOORS, Siemens Polarion, or similar.
- Knowledge of automotive electrical architectures, including communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), application, and defining Physical & Functional interfaces.
- Knowledge of Automotive Diagnostics (UDS) routines and the Functional Safety Standard (ISO 26262).
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with ISO26262
- Experience in Model Based System Design process
- Experience in real time embedded software architecture, e.g., AUTOSAR
- Experience in advanced embedded software architecture, e.g., LINUX
Follow us on LinkedIn
Accommodations
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Senior Level Systems Integration Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level systems integration engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who can own end-to-end integration architecture, not just execute tasks. Demonstrated experience leading multi-system projects, making protocol and middleware decisions, and mentoring junior engineers carries the most weight. Showing you have resolved production-level integration failures and can communicate technical tradeoffs to non-engineering stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level systems integration engineers?
Companies hiring senior level systems integration engineers right now include Peraton, Apple, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from defense contractors, large technology firms, industrial manufacturers, and systems integrators that run complex infrastructure across multiple platforms or business units.
Are there remote senior level systems integration engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require some on-site presence due to secure systems or lab environments. About 20% of senior level systems integration engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the share is highest in software-heavy integration roles compared to those tied to physical hardware or classified facilities.
What makes a systems integration engineer role senior level?
Senior roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. A senior systems integration engineer sets the integration architecture, selects protocols and middleware, leads cross-functional teams through delivery, and is accountable for system reliability across the full lifecycle. They are also expected to mentor mid-level engineers, contribute to technical roadmaps, and resolve escalated issues that junior engineers cannot handle independently.
Which industries hire the most senior level systems integration engineers?
Senior level systems integration engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large-scale, multi-vendor environments where integration failures carry significant operational or safety consequences, making experienced engineers with proven architectural judgment a consistent hiring priority.