Systems Engineer
Location: Newport Beach, California
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: June 1, 2026
Job ID: 647267
Job Description
Systems Engineer - 647267
Location: Remote (West Coast preferred; ideally onsite if located near Newport Beach, CA)
Pay Range: $150K - $250K DOE
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Type of Employment: Permanent Hire
Relocation: Yes,
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package (includes but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development opportunities; additional perks may include onsite gym access and other wellness programs)
The engineer will actively participate in industry standardization groups and maintain awareness of competitive and technological developments across the semiconductor ecosystem. The role includes customer engagement, technical influence, and participation in industry forums.
- Define next-generation product specifications and features based on customer needs, industry trends, competitive analysis, and R&D input
- Work closely with R&D teams throughout design and development phases through production release
- Prepare technical materials to support and influence industry standardization efforts
- Attend and participate in industry standards organizations (IEEE, OIF, SFF, PCI-SIG)
- Monitor and analyze semiconductor industry trends and competitive landscape
- Engage with key customers to understand technical challenges and promote product solutions
- Ensure alignment between product development and evolving high-speed networking standards
- Support cross-functional collaboration across engineering, marketing, and product teams
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of semiconductor Product Definition and/or Standardization experience
- Direct experience with high-speed physical layer components including laser drivers, TIAs, DSPs, and equalizers
- Strong understanding of optical link systems and technologies
- Experience participating in industry standardization bodies and technical working groups
- Strong analog and mixed-signal circuit knowledge
- Experience with networking technologies and high-speed data communication systems
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to interface across all organizational levels
- Self-driven with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Willingness to travel 20%+ including potential international travel
- Must meet U.S. Person requirements per ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee status, or U.S. national)
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
