Top Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design, develop, integrate, and test safety-critical embedded real-time software and automated qualification tests. Work in lab and Agile environments on hardware/software integration, modeling and simulation, CI/CD, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Collaborate with systems, GNC, DevSecOps, and test teams; produce problem reports and support software lifecycle activities.

Lead design, build, and operate a large-scale DevSecOps software factory: define and implement CI/CD/Cyber pipelines, architect deployments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support cloud, VM, and network configurations for aerospace programs.

Lead technical architect for data acquisition, processing, storage, analysis, and dissemination across defense programs. Translate sensor/telemetry into actionable information, define enterprise strategy, prioritize backlog, advise leadership, and ensure solutions meet operational needs while governing data standards and enabling cross-functional delivery.

Develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight/mission-critical systems. Participate in full software lifecycle within Agile teams, work with RTOS and avionics interfaces, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and maintain required DoD Top Secret clearance and SAP access while working on-site in San Diego.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time and cryptographic software. Architect firmware/software, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, debug low-level multi-threaded systems, and follow full software lifecycle in an Agile environment. Position requires DoD Secret clearance and onsite work.

Lead software integration and test activities: review and author test plans/procedures/reports, perform integration and regression testing, analyze/troubleshoot hardware/software anomalies, document results in DOORS/Confluence/JIRA, and collaborate with developers, systems engineers, SQA, and external partners to validate system performance and resolve discrepancies.

Lead an engineering team maintaining Agile workflows and administrating Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Windows, and VMware infrastructure. Automate tasks with PowerShell, Python, and Ansible. Enforce cybersecurity compliance (SCAP/STIG/Nessus), manage configuration with Team Center Enterprise, and support classified systems requiring Secret clearance. Travel ~25%.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software—primarily cryptographic code—for multi-threaded systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams in an Agile environment; perform architecture, debugging, static analysis, and lifecycle activities. Support DoD programs requiring security clearance and on-site work in Rancho Carmel, CA.

Build and maintain full-stack features across a Django back-end and React front-end. Design RESTful APIs, database schemas, and reusable components; ensure performance and reliability; use container-based workflows; write tests and participate in code reviews throughout the product lifecycle.

Design, develop, and integrate embedded Linux software for next-generation radar products. Support R&D, production, system integration on custom hardware, and deployed customer systems. Collaborate on-board with small teams and travel occasionally between San Diego and Hawthorne.

Lead architecture, design, and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions; ensure requirements traceability, code reviews, and engineering best practices; mentor developers; document architectures, produce estimates and RFP contributions; work with COTS vendors for cybersecurity and support Navy client needs. Must obtain Secret clearance.

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.

Provide software assurance support across programs: improve processes, deliver training, update Everything-as-Code for the Secure Software Factory, and assist Chief Engineers on airworthiness, software system safety, nuclear surety, and security. Collaborate with other disciplines to enable communication, cross-training, and program-level software assurance activities.

Design, architect, develop, deploy, and operate a modern DevSecOps software factory. Stand up large-scale CI/CD/continuous cyber pipelines, metrics, and monitoring while collaborating with systems, embedded software, test automation, and cybersecurity teams in an Agile environment.

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.

Support software engineering lifecycle with emphasis on automated testing, requirements verification, hardware/software integration, lab management, and test automation development in an Agile environment for mission systems.

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.