Software Engineer II

Description

Software Engineer II

Location:

San Diego, CA ( Onsite)

Secret Clearance Preferred

Job Type: 26-Week Contract (Potential Extension or Conversion)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer II to support the development and sustainment of mission-critical navigation software systems. This role contributes to a real-time, GPS-based data fusion and distribution platform that integrates inputs from multiple sensors to deliver accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data in support of maritime operations.

This position requires onsite collaboration and active participation in Agile development, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop, debug, and enhance software functionality for complex, real-time systems

+ Participate in software design, including architecture discussions and interface definitions

+ Investigate and resolve system-level issues involving software, networking, and sensor data

+ Build and maintain automated tests and support CI/CD pipelines

+ Collaborate with systems engineering to validate requirements and ensure traceability

+ Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews

+ Support Dev Sec Ops  initiatives, including secure coding, automated builds, and continuous delivery

+ Maintain technical documentation and participate in configuration and change management processes

Requirements

Required Qualifications

+ 2+ years of professional software engineering experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field

+ Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java

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Experience with Linux development environments and debugging tools

+ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

+ Experience working in Agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure software development principles

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Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar)

+ Familiarity with containerization, automated testing frameworks, or infrastructure-as-code

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Experience with embedded systems, distributed systems, or real-time data processing

+ Understanding of networking concepts, sensor integration, or navigation systems

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Experience with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

+ Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

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