Top Senior Python Jobs in San Diego, CA

Plan, coordinate, and execute system-level dry-run and formal tests for hardware and software ground and flight release. Develop test strategies, procedures, and requirement-to-test traceability; analyze results; support lab operations and integration testing; apply Agile testing practices; collaborate across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, and networking teams; report findings to leadership. Support on-site shifts and moderate international travel for test events.

Lead a 10-20 person software team through full SDLC in an Agile environment. Coordinate with systems, test, DevSecOps, and program leads to deliver real-time/mission-critical embedded software, manage performance metrics, and ensure program and functional objectives are met.

Design and integrate next-generation ground systems for UAVs: define requirements, lead trade studies and subcontractors, develop architectures for classified/unclassified networks, write Python scripts for verification and troubleshooting, and support system integration, deployment, and fielding. On-site in San Diego with up to 25% travel.

Design, develop, and deliver Java JEE middle-layer enterprise solutions in a SOA environment. Collaborate with systems, cloud, DevSecOps, and test teams in Agile SDLC, implement object-oriented designs, JMS, web services, XML technologies, and participate in integration, testing, and release activities. On-site San Diego role requiring Top Secret clearance and SAP access.

As an IT Systems Administrator III, you'll manage system infrastructure, enforce security, troubleshoot technical issues, lead IT projects, and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.

We are seeking a Timing/STA Engineer with expertise in timing constraints development and STA methodologies for intricate SoC designs. Responsibilities include developing timing constraints, conducting static timing analysis, automating STA processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for design optimization.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll design and develop reliable hardware systems for autonomous vehicles, balancing speed, reliability, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include electrical design, PCB layout, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and analyzing field data for continuous improvement.

Design and automate emulation and simulation models; develop verification environments and test suites for block, chip, and system levels; define verification plans with architects; create tests, assertions, scoreboards, and coverage models; debug testbench and emulation failures; build automation (Makefiles/scripts) and participate in CI, code reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.

Design and analyze aerodynamic systems for Solar gas turbines, including flow paths, turbine airfoils, exhaust diffusers, and collectors. Develop and maintain aerodynamic design methods, software, and analytical tools. Support engine programs, testing, product upgrades, and resolution of durability, manufacturing, and field issues. Collaborate with mechanical design, heat transfer, and performance teams to meet manufacturability, cost, durability, and performance requirements.

Leads the architecture, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle optimization of enterprise SolarWinds Orion monitoring infrastructure. Integrates SolarWinds with Splunk, VMware, Windows Server, Linux, and other technologies; develops documentation and architecture standards; trains operations teams; and serves as the platform subject-matter expert. The role supports national defense missions, requires collaboration with government stakeholders onsite at least two days weekly, and includes occasional OCONUS travel.

Own production operations and support for large-scale AWS and Kubernetes services. Drive production readiness, automation, observability, incident response, performance, capacity, cost optimization, and reliability improvements. Build tools and workflows that reduce operational toil, lead incidents and post-incident reviews, and partner across engineering and product teams. The role requires strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, Linux, networking, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.

Design and architect digital subsystems for low-power IoT SoCs, implement RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog), create testbenches and stimulus, manage multi-clock/power domains and timing closure, integrate security features (TrustZone, Secure Boot, PSA L2), and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver silicon to high-volume production.

Design, implement, and integrate embedded Linux software (applications, servers, drivers). Configure kernels and BSPs, perform feasibility and performance analysis, troubleshoot system-level issues, lead and mentor small engineering teams, define requirements, and manage project execution while collaborating across labs and documenting design alternatives.

Lead Software & AI Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions integrating AI/ML. Requires extensive experience in cloud-native development and DevSecOps.

The DevSecOps / Systems Engineer will support secure software solutions in DoD settings, deploying, integrating, and managing containerized applications, while automating infrastructure and enhancing CI/CD pipelines.

The role involves designing and simulating RF power amplifiers, with a focus on innovation in CMOS SOI technology for Wi-Fi 7 systems.

Lead architecture and re-architecture of HAL, telemetry, and C++ middleware for autonomous mobile robots. Integrate sensors, optimize embedded performance, drive migrations from Python to C++, mentor engineers, and ensure system reliability and observability across the robotics platform.

Design, develop, and modernize desktop and web software tools using .NET, databases, and front-end frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, create technical designs and project plans, implement secure performant solutions, and mentor team members while supporting digital transformation and legacy tool upgrades.

Build and productionize data and AI solutions for federal customers using Databricks. Own architecture, design decisions, data pipelines, ML/AI integrations, and user-facing applications. Lead technical delivery, advise customers, integrate client systems, provide training, and collaborate with engineering, product, support, and project teams. Contribute reusable frameworks and best practices while managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering secure, scalable production systems.

Own configuration management for modular aircraft platforms, including engineering change control, baselines, product variants, BOMs, revisions, effectivity, serialization, and as-built records. Administer PLM and CAD data systems, chair the Change Control Board, analyze inventory dispositions, control additive-manufacturing configuration items, and support production, supply chain, quality, payload integration, and customer technical deliverables. Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and DoD requirements while improving change-process performance.

Develop and integrate software and AI capabilities for Navy expeditionary systems, including sensors, unmanned systems, command-and-control platforms, and Tactical Assault Kit. Build tactical applications, maintain real-time data meshes and pipelines, normalize tactical data, test field systems, and integrate machine learning models. Collaborate with data and systems engineers, troubleshoot operational systems, monitor data reliability, and provide technical guidance for long-term Department of the Navy technology strategies.

The Software Engineer will focus on data collection and managing the ingestion pipeline, collaborating with scientists to enhance model training with high-quality datasets.

Individual contributor Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer supporting aerospace modernization and sustainment. Perform requirements development, interface definition, V&V planning, systems modeling, and integration. Serve Scrum Master duties, coordinate across IPTs, maintain systems engineering artifacts and configuration management, use JIRA for issue tracking, and collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to execute verification and validation.

Lead a team building production perception pipelines (EO/IR, Radar) and a Perception Autonomy service integrating pre-trained ML models. Oversee software development, hardware deployment with verification/validation, cross-team integration, and technical mentoring while delivering robust real-world defense and autonomy systems.

Support sustainment data analytics for the Triton Enterprise: design data pipelines and models, perform statistical analysis, build dashboards, maintain virtual machines/databases, collaborate across engineering and operations, and mentor teams while ensuring governance, data quality, and applicability of advanced ML methods in defense contexts.