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Staff Systems Architect

GILLIG
Pleasanton, USAfull_timePosted 3 Jun 2026

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<p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/df7719_102a64e2848946afbc08da58dc803b3e~mv2_d_8003_4500_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_588,h_118,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/df7719_102a64e2848946afbc08da58dc803b3e~mv2_d_8003_4500_s_4_2.webp"></p> <p>As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.&nbsp; GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.&nbsp; From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHY GILLIG</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses</li> <li>Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture</li> <li>Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!</li> <li>Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)</li> <li>Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits</li> </ul> <p><strong>DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW</strong></p> <p>GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG’s clean technology heavy-duty transit buses.&nbsp; We are committed to developing the most reliable buses that connect communities, eliminates congestion, and contributes to a greener environment.&nbsp; Our engineers are engaged in designing, analyzing, testing, launching, and problem solving across a wide range of technical areas.&nbsp;</p> <p>Systems Engineering is responsible for defining, integrating, and optimizing vehicle-level and subsystem requirements, architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies across hardware and software domains. The team works across software architecture, controls development, software processes, cyber security, functional safety, and toolchains to ensure GILLIG buses are reliable, maintainable, secure, and ready to scale with future technology needs. Systems engineers collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing, validation, Supply Chain and Customer Care teams to manage technical risk and deliver robust product solutions tailored to heavy-duty transit buses.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a Staff Systems Architect who will be a thought leader in the development, integration, and industrialization of major new content for GILLIG’s continuously evolving product line. The Staff Systems Architect w

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