Systems Engineer II

About the role

The Systems Engineer II position is within a dynamic and innovative team at Chilldyne, a startup recently acquired by Daikin Applied. Chilldyne focuses on developing cutting-edge cooling technologies that reduce environmental impact and enhance operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, integrates, and maintains complex systems and subsystems, ensuring configurations and components meet defined functional and performance requirements.
• Maintains system behavior and operational performance, identifying and addressing emerging issues, evaluating system trends, and applying adjustments to improve efficiency, stability, and overall capability.
• Conducts root cause and failure mode analyses on system components, implementing corrective and preventive measures to strengthen system reliability.
• Participates in cross-disciplinary teams to establish, refine, and document systems engineering processes and procedures, including configuration management, verification, validation, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ledges general system-level projects and participates in resilience, readiness, and recovery exercises, ensuring systems meet continuity, safety, and operational requirements.
• Designs, configures, and maintains disk images for the deployment of embedded servers.
• Communicates with customers, interprets embedded system log files, diagnoses problems, and coordinates with subsystem experts to resolve escalated customer service issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of work experience in a relevant engineering discipline, with a focus on system-level design and troubleshooting.
• Background in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with C, C++, and embedded applications.
• Familiarity with uC/OS, NetBurner OS, or other real-time embedded operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Python for scripting, automation, and server applications.
• General understanding of IP networking and OSI networking model.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Technical experience with at least one unmanaged programming language (e.g., C, C++).
• Familiarity with management of Linux systems or extensive experience with command line interfaces for managing other operating systems.
• General understanding of IP networking / OSI networking model.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Pay

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $81,600K - $136,800K plus a 10% bonus in California. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Hybrid in-office.