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Intellisense Systems

Advanced sensing, display, and data analytics

Human Resources Assistant

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
$26 - $32/hr
Junior, Mid
Associate's
Torrance, CA, USA
In PersonOn-site presence is required at the Torrance, California facility.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to three years of experience in a human resources, executive support, or administrative role is required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel in at least one of these features is required: pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, writing formulas, conditional formatting, or charting.
  • Experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
  • The ability and willingness to learn new applications is required.
  • The role requires sound independent judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.
  • The role requires verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse workforce.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise qualify as a U.S. person under 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
  • On-site presence at the Torrance, California facility is required.
Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain new-hire packets and personnel folders, and follow up with new hires for missing personnel-file paperwork.
  • Support onboarding, including scheduling orientation, requesting badges and business cards, and entering medical-plan information for new hires and employee changes.
  • Enter benefits elections for new employees, follow up with existing employees on changes, and route qualifying-event documentation to the HR Administrator.
  • Administer Form I-9 processing, including E-Verify for all new hires, and maintain current I-9 document books.
  • Prepare leave-of-absence documents and forms for review and issuance by the HR Administrator or HR Generalist.
  • Process 401(k) enrollment paperwork, deferral election changes, and beneficiary designation forms; distribute enrollment packets and required participant notices; and maintain participant files. The role does not interpret plan provisions or approve participant requests.
  • Complete written employment verifications in accordance with company information-release policy.
  • Prepare workers’ compensation claim packets as needed and forward them to the HR Administrator or HR Generalist for submission.
  • Prepare termination packets and process termination of employee benefits.
  • Review, process, and log relocation expense reports, and forward them to the HR Administrator or HR Generalist for allowability review.
  • Assist in generating organization-chart, headcount, hires, and terminations reports.
  • Assist employees visiting Human Resources and monitor the Human Resources Support Inbox; answer routine questions using established materials and escalate matters requiring interpretation.
  • Maintain working knowledge of company personnel policies sufficient to direct employees to the correct resource.
  • Provide scheduling and administrative support to Talent Acquisition by coordinating interview calendars and conference rooms, sending candidate correspondence from approved templates, arranging candidate travel, and preparing interview packets. The role does not source, screen, or evaluate candidates.
  • Support the Senior Executive Assistant with calendar management, meeting scheduling, and conference-room coordination for executive staff.
  • Prepare and submit travel arrangements and itineraries, and compile and submit expense reports in accordance with company and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
  • Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, presentations, and meeting materials.
  • Coordinate logistics and materials for board, customer, and leadership meetings, including visitor hosting and room readiness, in partnership with the HR Coordinator.
  • Maintain executive filing and records with strict confidentiality, exercising discretion in handling sensitive business, customer, and personnel information.
  • Provide scheduled front-desk backup during rest breaks, meal periods, and planned absences; maintain current working knowledge of visitor sign-in, badge issuance, Denied Party List screening, and lobby security procedures.
  • Assist with planning and executing company events, including the flu shot clinic, employee appreciation events, holiday events, and company anniversary; manage invitations and RSVP tracking, order supplies, coordinate room setup, and independently lead smaller departmental events end to end.
  • Support other Human Resources staff and assist with HR projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration is desired.
  • Experience supporting senior leadership is preferred.

About the company

Intellisense Systems provides sensing and display solutions that move data from capture to visualization, pairing hardware with software to turn raw data into actionable information for decision making and automation. Its offerings include ready-made products plus custom development, with services from R&D and requirements analysis to prototyping, production, testing, field support, and training. The company differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end capabilities—from design to manufacturing and support—for both government and commercial customers, backed by significant in-house fabrication and QA. Its goal is to deliver reliable, integrated sensing and visualization systems that help customers acquire data, derive insights, and automate processes.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$10.4M

Headquarters

Torrance, California

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • August 7, 2026 Air Force awarded $8.22 million for nuclear flash-blindness goggles.
  • September 28, 2026 DLA awarded $9.2 million for B-2 fire-control systems.
  • March 26, 2026 Beacon partnership moved IWOS-M into active U.S. Navy fleet deployment.

What critics are saying

  • Air Force and DLA contracts dominate revenue, exposing Intellisense to single-customer procurement swings.
  • The August 7, 2026 goggles award carries known congressional interest and mid-2027 delivery pressure.
  • Sole-source SBIR Phase III dependence invites recompetes and protests if incumbency weakens.

What makes Intellisense Systems unique

  • Intellisense's SBIR Phase III pipeline locks Air Force programs into sole-source follow-on buys.
  • Its 80,000-square-foot Torrance campus builds weather, avionics, and protection systems in-house.
  • MOSA-compliant displays and sensor suites fit legacy aircraft without redesigning entire avionics stacks.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Workers Compensation Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
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Sep 13th, 2026
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PR Newswire
Aug 7th, 2026
US Air Force awards $8.22M for nuclear flash blindness protection goggles

Intellisense Systems has been awarded an $8.22 million contract by the US Air Force to develop next-generation nuclear flash blindness protection goggles for aircrews. The contract covers engineering, manufacturing development, and low-rate initial production. The Torrance, California-based company will develop goggles to replace the current EEU-2A/P system, providing comprehensive protection against flash blindness and retinal burn in nuclear environments. Work is expected to be completed by mid-2027. The award results from a sole source SBIR Phase III acquisition, with $564,497 in research and development funds obligated at the time of award. Intellisense Systems specialises in advanced sensing and display solutions, operating an 80,000-square-foot facility in Torrance.

PR Newswire
Jul 13th, 2026
Intellisense Systems appoints Kevin Bell as VP of business development and sales

Intellisense Systems, a provider of electronic systems and sensors for defence and aerospace applications, has appointed Kevin Bell as vice president of business development and sales. Bell brings over 20 years of defence industry experience to the Torrance, California-based company. He previously held business development roles at BAE Systems and Raytheon, where he worked on introducing advanced radio-frequency radar and electromagnetic systems to the global market. Before entering the defence industry, Bell served as a commissioned officer in the US Navy. He holds degrees from the University of Southern California and Fordham University. Intellisense Systems specialises in advanced sensing, processing, and display solutions.

PR Newswire
Aug 19th, 2024
Intellisense Systems Develops Innovative Power Management System For Future Airborne Platforms

Intellisense has devised an innovative, smart power management system with open-architecture standards to support the next-generation Army rotorcraft.TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellisense Systems, Inc., a leading provider of military electronics and avionics systems, has been awarded a contract from Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) to develop advanced power management systems for future airborne platforms. This solution integrates power management and distribution functions (including load shedding and prognostic data collection) to maximize efficient source-load matching for all phases of a mission. This controlled and coordinated power architecture provides significant fuel savings, reduced component stresses, and improved power quality over uncoordinated black-box power on legacy systems. SMART Network Switch. Smart power distribution

PR Newswire
Jul 1st, 2024
Intellisense Systems Announces Ceo Transition

Frank Willis transitions to Executive Director and Dr. Robert Waldo is appointed as President and CEOTORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellisense Systems, Inc., a leading provider of electronic systems and sensors, announces that Frank T. Willis, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will retire after a 6-year tenure as CEO and 8 years as a Vice President at Physical Optics Corporation (POC) prior to the spin-off of Intellisense. Willis will transition to serve as Executive Director and special consultant to the company and Board of Directors. The Intellisense Systems Board of Directors has been engaged in continuous CEO succession planning since 2022, and the Board has appointed Dr. Robert Waldo as President and CEO, effective today