Top Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Develop and maintain web applications using React and Python, implement clean reusable code, work with SQL and relational data platforms, perform data analysis and exploration, translate user needs into technical solutions, communicate with stakeholders, and support a Navy customer requiring an active Secret clearance.

Lead design, develop, test, and integrate high-quality software for defense customers. Convert customer requirements into technical solutions, mentor engineers, drive architecture and prototyping, conduct code reviews, enforce secure coding, and lead lab and on-site integration and delivery activities while managing risks and contractual deliverables.

Lead design and development of missile defense dashboards, visualizations, AI-assisted tools, and analytics. Architect end-to-end systems, enforce secure development and testing practices, mentor engineers, manage SDLC activities, conduct threat modeling and incident investigations, and coordinate cross-team issue resolution to ensure scalable, high-quality software delivery.

Design, build, deploy, and operate a modern DevSecOps software factory for aerospace programs. Implement CI/CD/continuous test/cyber/deployment pipelines, manage infrastructure-as-code, integrate automated testing and APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Lead the Full Stack Software discipline by defining technical vision, governing tools/processes/training, building a community of practice, enabling sector-wide engineering toolchains, resolving technical shortfalls, embedding lessons learned, and improving software engineering KPIs and interoperability across multiple Aeronautics sites. This is a strategic leadership role focused on governance and enablement rather than day-to-day coding.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight/mission-critical systems. Participate in full SDLC within Agile Scrum teams, collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams, and support software architecture, multi-threaded implementation, and qualification. Must work on-site and meet clearance and SAP access requirements.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for Link-16 and tactical datalink systems. Architect and implement low-level firmware, debug multi-threaded embedded applications, work with cross-discipline teams in Agile, and support lab testing with tactical datalink radios and waveform troubleshooting. Must obtain Secret clearance and work onsite.

Develop and integrate software and avionics for Electronic Warfare RF subsystems. Define and trace requirements, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and suppliers, perform performance analyses, author test requirements, support HIL and digital simulation verification, and lead HW/SW integration and testing for airborne platforms.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time cryptographic software. Architect secure systems, implement crypto using libraries, work cross-functionally on Xilinx platforms, and follow full software lifecycle in an Agile environment. Must support integration, debugging, and networking functionality.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for mission/flight-critical systems. Work on architecture, implementation, and SW lifecycle in Agile teams, collaborating with systems, DevSecOps, test, and cloud groups. Support integration, qualification, and delivery; maintain security clearances and obtain SAP access.

Design and build scalable automation test frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing of frontend and backend services. Develop API and end-to-end tests, integrate automation into Jenkins CI/CD, convert manual tests to automated scripts, validate JSON/XML payloads across microservices, participate in Agile ceremonies, and perform root cause analysis to ensure product quality and test stability.

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop and integrate embedded software for satellite systems, ensuring successful hardware validation, product delivery, and support throughout the entire lifecycle.

Lead the development of onboard real-time beam control systems, integrating control software with mission requirements, while managing interfaces and conducting performance analyses.

Lead the development of flight software frameworks for LEO satellite networking, ensuring reliability and high performance under space conditions.

The role involves designing, developing, and supporting software for complex electro-mechanical systems in semiconductor manufacturing. Responsibilities include full lifecycle development, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams.

The Embedded Software Engineer III develops software for satellite avionics, focusing on real-time monitoring, power management, and secure communications. They work with Linux systems, embedded hardware, and ensure integration with cross-functional teams while managing the software development lifecycle.

Design, automate, and operate scalable NoSQL, streaming, and caching platforms across AWS/GCP using IaC. Build observability, SLIs/SLOs, self-healing and auto-scaling systems, lead incident response and root-cause remediation, apply AI/ML for automation, and mentor engineers to improve platform reliability and developer self-service.

The Staff Software Engineer leads architecture and performance improvements for core robotics software, focusing on HAL, middleware, and sensor integration. Responsibilities include design, optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and technical mentorship.

Maintain and extend C++ swarm code for ground stations and drones, develop swarming algorithms and communication protocols, improve software architecture and engineering processes, and support Python-based ground station web services.

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test designs and implements automated validation systems, develops testing frameworks, collaborates with teams, and mentors junior engineers to improve testing practices and CI/CD workflows.