107 operating systems engineer jobs at 62 companies in Vista, CA
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Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Junior Operating Systems Engineer (Embedded Linux / Yocto)
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Accelint: Provides AI-driven autonomous systems for national security missions.
Active U.S. national security clearance eligibility, experience building custom Linux images with Yocto/BitBake, OS hardening, debugging boot/kernel/driver issues on embedded x86, and writing documentation.
XSITE: Provides systems engineering and integration for defense and space.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering required; 7 years professional experience integrating network operating systems, applications, and hardware; experience across specification, design, coding, testing, implementation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Transportation/Civil/Systems Engineering, 7+ years relevant experience, intermediate-to-expert V2X standards knowledge, experience with system deployment/integration/operation and traffic signal controllers, comfortable with government clients.
San Diego or Newport or Bremerton or Pearl Harbor or Guam
OnsiteFull Time
MIKEL: Provides undersea warfare technology and engineering services for defense.
5+ YOEMinimum 5 years operational submarine experience, active DoD Secret clearance at hire, subject-matter expertise in submarine C2 and combat systems, strong technical writing/briefing skills, and ability to coordinate across operational and engineering communities.
GCCS-M, Common Operational Picture (COP), Common Tactical Picture (CTP), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, Enterprise Network Services (ENS), Host-Based Security System (HBSS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), PowerShell
ETAP: Electrical power system modeling and analysis software solutions.
1.5+ YOE1.5+ years in electric utility transmission/distribution design or operations; power system analysis software experience; GIS/CAD familiarity; programming/AI for automation; strong written/spoken communication; US work authorization; BS in Electrical Engineering; PE license in CA preferred.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEAbility to perform lab integration, operate and maintain multi-vendor lab environments, troubleshoot RF/digital/embedded systems, and obtain/maintain a US government clearance.
1394 bus systems, JIRA, ClearCase, GIT, DOORS, Cameo
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEUS citizenship and Secret clearance, lab integration experience, operate and maintain multi-vendor labs, RF and embedded systems troubleshooting, BSc in STEM or equivalent experience, ability to obtain/maintain clearance.
Red Cat HoldingsNasdaq: RCAT: Develops autonomous drone and robotic systems for defense applications.
5+ YOE5+ years deploying/operating unmanned systems, Part 107 remote pilot, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, ability to work independently, frequent travel and work in austere environments.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Operate and harden AI-augmented production systems at scale; work with LLMs and agents; build and maintain platforms, services, and infrastructure to turn device crash data into actionable insights.
World Wide Technology: Global technology solutions provider and systems integrator.
5+ YOE5+ years pre-sales/solutions engineering experience in utility OT; strong familiarity with SCADA, EMS/ADMS/OMS/AMI, industrial protocols and OT cybersecurity; SOW/BOM/POC development; bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
SCADA, OSIsoft, AVEVA, EMS, DMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, GIS, pLTE, IP/MPLS, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, ICCP (TASE.2), OSIsoft PI System, AVEVA Data Hub, Nokia, Cisco, Itron, Landis+Gyr, GE Vernova
NBCUniversalNASDAQ: CMCSA: Produces and distributes entertainment content and theme park experiences.
3+ YOEMinimum 3 years relevant experience, Bachelor\u0002s degree (or equivalent experience) in CS/engineering/RTF, experience with SDI/NDI/ST-2110 and core IT (virtualization, cloud, networking, identity), ability to support 24/7 operations, valid driver's license, lift 50+ lbs, unrestricted US work authorization.
Embedded Real Time Operating System Software Staff Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)
San Diego, California, United States
$154k-$231k/yrOnsiteFull Time
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
6+ YOEBachelor's/Masters/PhD in CS/CE/EE or related; 6+ years embedded/RTOS experience; professional C/C++ and assembly experience; RTOS fundamentals, debugging using logs/traces/crash dumps, and cross-team collaboration.
EatonNYSE: ETN: Manages electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power systems globally.
6+ YOE6+ years quality systems experience with IATF 16949/ISO 9001 in automotive/aerospace, auditing, QMS operation, APQP/SPC/PPAP knowledge, Minitab and Six Sigma familiarity.
General Dynamics Information TechnologyNYSE: GD: Provides mission-critical IT services to government and defense organizations.
15+ YOE15+ MgmtUS citizen with active Secret clearance, 15+ years AEGIS/SSDS combat systems experience, 15 years supervisory/maintenance management experience, recent operational maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
AEGIS Combat Systems suite, SSDS, CSMP, CASREP, SLQ-32, NULKA, SRBOC
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and radar systems.
3+ YOESystems/project engineering experience supporting defense programs, ability to develop ECPs, troubleshoot fleet operations, strong communication and technical judgment, ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
IEEE Standard 15288.2, NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), DD 1692
Carlsbad or San Jose or San Francisco or New York City
$181k-$285k/yrHybridContract
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor’s/Master’s in engineering or equivalent, US citizenship, 10+ years satellite mission operations/I&T/systems engineering experience, practical knowledge of EPS/ADCS/Thermal/Comm, HIL/SIL familiarity, strong leadership and communication.
Qcells: Provider of solar modules, energy storage, and EPC services.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in engineering,5+ years BESS/renewable/grid operations experience,knowledge of power systems,industrial protocols,Linux/SSH,Ansible,ability to apply LLMs/ML for automation and monitoring.
NikkisoTokyo Stock Exchange: 6376: Designs and manufactures precision fluid control and industrial equipment.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years experience or Master's in Mechanical Engineering; cryogenic/high-pressure system experience; read/develop P&ID; familiarity with P&IDs; pump selection/operations; safety/risk assessment; CAD tools; travel up to 25%.