Top Python Jobs in San Diego, CA

Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for safety-critical embedded and real-time software. Analyze software requirements, perform integration and acceptance testing, diagnose defects, and support qualification activities. Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and integration engineers across development, laboratory, and operational environments. Create test procedures, technical documentation, integration plans, and software scripts while working within Agile and full SDLC processes.

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, and administers embedded and real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, implementation, qualification, and delivery. Works in Agile Scrum teams with systems engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, automation, and testing groups. Analyzes system capabilities, resolves software issues, and supports multiple software baselines and real-time operating system environments.

Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded and real-time software for flight- and mission-critical systems. Participate in the full software development lifecycle within Agile Scrum teams, using C++, C, and Python. Collaborate with systems engineering, cloud, test automation, DevSecOps, and systems test teams to resolve software and system issues, support multiple software baselines, and deliver qualified products.

Develops and integrates embedded firmware and software for ocean-system prototypes. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, testing, debugging, integration, verification, documentation, and cross-functional engineering coordination. The role supports Linux, microcontrollers, RTOS, NVIDIA Jetson, ROS 2, and related embedded platforms, with opportunities involving computer vision, signal processing, robotics simulation, test automation, and graphical interfaces.

Leads enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery engineering across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and scientific infrastructure. Designs backup and DR architectures, establishes RTO/RPO governance, executes recurring restore and failover tests, builds automation, resolves recovery failures, and maintains audit-ready evidence. Partners with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Network, and Scientific Systems teams on GxP, SOX, resiliency, and compliance requirements. Serves as the technical escalation point, supports audits, mentors engineers, and drives continuous improvement of recovery readiness.

Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams, resolve system and programming issues, and deliver software products across multiple baselines. The role requires C, C++, Python, RTOS, multithreaded development, software integration and testing, and an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Develops and maintains C++ and Python modeling and simulation software; integrates components with system interfaces, middleware, and test harnesses. Leads verification, validation, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and CI/CD activities. Collaborates with systems engineers, testers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scenarios, document technical work, and support demonstrations. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring an active Top Secret clearance, SAP access eligibility, and up to 10% travel.

Develops user-facing applications, dashboards, workflows, visualizations, and analytics tools within Palantir Foundry for Navy mission users. Translates stakeholder requirements into data-driven solutions, working with architects and data engineers on ontologies and pipelines. Responsibilities include writing SQL and Python queries, conducting data analysis, optimizing application performance, supporting testing and deployment, documenting functionality, and participating in Agile ceremonies. The role requires obtaining a Secret clearance and collaborating directly with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Architects and implements secure, scalable Palantir Foundry data solutions for Navy mission stakeholders. Designs ontologies, pipelines, workflows, applications, and dashboards; integrates disparate data sources; ensures data quality, lineage, interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and accreditation. Translates operational needs into technical solutions, guides development teams, documents architectures and estimates, contributes to RFPs, collaborates with vendors, supports AI/ML integration, and mentors junior staff.

Build and maintain Palantir Foundry data pipelines, ontologies, applications, workflows, and decision-support capabilities for defense missions. Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, integrate structured and unstructured data, troubleshoot production systems, and support client deployments. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, product owners, and mission stakeholders while applying testing, version control, documentation, and deployment best practices. The role requires client-site travel and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Develops, validates, documents, and sustains manufacturing processes for optical and optomechanical hardware. Responsibilities include optical assembly, alignment, cleaning, bonding, inspection, metrology, tooling, production documentation, process control, root cause analysis, yield improvement, nonconformance support, supplier coordination, and production readiness. The role works cross-functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations while supporting new product introduction, sustaining production, technician training, and continuous improvement in a high-reliability optics laboratory.

Develops and tests guidance, navigation, and flight-control algorithms for manned and unmanned aircraft. Responsibilities include designing control laws, modeling aircraft dynamics, integrating software with simulation environments, conducting performance and flying-qualities analyses, supporting hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, analyzing flight-test data, and preparing technical analyses for design reviews.

Supports robotics process engineering in a hands-on startup environment. Plans, collects, analyzes, and communicates technical data; applies knowledge of materials, mechanisms, fabrication, heat and mass transfer, optics, CAD, programming, and machine shop tools. Collaborates with teammates and leadership, develops engineering practices, fulfills commitments, and grows technical competency through mentorship and initiative.

Own system-level inventory features from definition through customer release. Analyze RFID data with Python, SQL, and BigQuery; write system requirements and acceptance criteria; coordinate validation across hardware, firmware, software, sensors, mobile applications, and cloud analytics; lead triage and debugging; assess subsystem performance; align cross-functional teams; and make release go/no-go decisions.

Leads embedded software and cryptographic engineering teams developing secure, low-SWaP satellite avionics and payload-processing systems. Oversees software architecture, requirements, implementation, integration, verification, release activities, and development processes for Linux and RTOS products. Manages hiring, mentoring, technical direction, cross-functional collaboration, cybersecurity, reliability, automation, testing, and compliance across aerospace engineering programs.

Develops and maintains automated manufacturing test systems, software, fixtures, interfaces, and test infrastructure for wireless communications products. Partners with engineering and contract manufacturers on design for testability, NPI launches, production deployment, troubleshooting, data analysis, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement. The role supports RF test equipment integration, test coverage, yield, cycle time, documentation, equipment calibration, training, and ISO 9001 compliance. Travel is approximately 15%.

Design and verify system-of-systems solutions for defense customers: translate requirements into testable designs, develop data/test algorithms, perform integration and verification, analyze system behavior, implement SysML models, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Lead design and implementation of real-time perception algorithms (detection, tracking, sensor fusion) for embedded maritime vehicles. Integrate ML and classical methods, optimize for embedded/GPU hardware, build tests and simulations, select and evaluate sensors, mentor engineers, and field-test algorithms on USVs.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for autonomous ocean vehicle software; act as customer point of contact; produce integration guides and documentation; debug real-world deployments; assist with payload and feature integrations; collaborate with engineering to reproduce and fix issues; develop and maintain customer-facing Python utilities and tools.

The DevOps Engineer II will develop and manage complex software systems, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and ensure deployment across platforms. Responsible for design reviews, automation scripts, and troubleshooting, alongside working with Project Management on release schedules.

Design, implement, and deliver user-experience applications in an Agile environment. Collaborate with systems, cloud, DevSecOps, and test teams to develop JEE/SOA enterprise solutions, GUIs, and prototypes. Apply OOP, JMS, web services, XML technologies, and multiple programming languages (Java, C, C++, Python). Participate in integration, test, build/release, and lifecycle processes. Work full-time on-site in San Diego, require Top Secret clearance and SAP access; travel up to 10%.

Develop and deliver scalable, distributed SaaS features for a clinical-trial software platform. Responsibilities include architecture and hands-on development, engineering best practices, technology innovation, cross-service and AI-powered feature integration, real-time systems, customer-focused product delivery, and mentoring software engineers. The role collaborates closely with a fast-moving team and contributes to the product roadmap.

Owns full-stack product features from concept through deployment and maintenance. Develops Python and Django back-end services, RESTful APIs, React front-end components, database schemas, and production-quality application code. Ensures performance, responsiveness, logging, testing, and code quality while collaborating on reviews. Works in Linux-based, containerized environments using OCI tools and contributes to deployment processes.

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) for mission-critical Navy LVC environments. Optimize performance, manage backup/recovery, replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions. Implement RMF/STIG-compliant security controls, support ATO/accreditation activities, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ensure compliance with DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies and support system documentation and remediation.

Lead and grow a Data Engineering team to build production data pipelines, medallion datasets, and reusable data products. Drive architecture, engineering standards, design reviews, and cross-functional delivery. Partner with Product, Analytics, Data Science, and Platform to enable governed, reliable data foundations for analytics and AI. Mentor engineers and manage multiple concurrent initiatives to deliver predictable outcomes.