28 software systems engineer jobs at 19 companies in Goleta, CA
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Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
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.
Software Architecture and Systems Software Engineer
Vandenberg SFB, California, United States
$117k-$227k/yrOnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in a STEM field; 8+ years software development in test instrumentation or aerospace; experience with voice, video, and telemetry; Windows and Linux systems; Java, Python, C/C++; able to obtain security clearance.
GRVTY: Develops defense technology, cyber, and intelligence software solutions.
15+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (Master's preferred), 15+ years systems engineering on complex hardware/software systems, integration & test experience, strong documentation and communication skills, US citizenship, ability to lead field testing and mentor engineers.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEU.S. citizen with active U.S. Secret clearance, BS/MS in STEM, 2+ years embedded software test experience (Systems) or 5+ years (Principal), experience with Airborne Electronic Attack, DOORS, Jira/Confluence, and software test plan development.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEActive U.S. Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, BS/MS in STEM with relevant experience (Systems:2+ yrs, Principal:5+ yrs), embedded software test and EW experience, DOORS and Atlassian tool familiarity.
Engineering Services Network: Independent defense contractor providing mission-critical engineering and IT solutions for government customers.
5+ YOEMaster’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business; 5+ years software engineering with Navy weapon systems; C/C++, Java, Perl, SQL experience; DoD SECRET clearance.
Curri: On-demand last-mile delivery platform for construction and industrial supplies.
2+ YOE2+ years building production software; full‑stack experience (TypeScript/Node, React/React Native); familiarity with Postgres, NATS, Redis; active use of AI tooling (Claude Code, Cursor); strong communication and systems awareness.
Sonatech: Designs and manufactures underwater sonar and navigation equipment.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE, 10+ years embedded software experience, expert C/C++ and Python, Embedded Linux, architecture ownership, systems integration, U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance, onsite in Santa Barbara.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE or related; 5+ years developing high-reliability software with Rust or modern C/C++; 4+ years embedded/systems experience; 2+ years async Rust; experience with Linux/RTOS, CI pipelines, and testing; up to 15% travel.
Pearly: Automates patient billing and collections for dental practices
5+ YOE5+ years production experience building backend and data systems; strong TypeScript and SQL skills; familiarity with React, cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure), Postgres, security/compliance for PHI/PII/financial data; CS degree or equivalent.
Principal Software Engineer, Real-time Embedded, Onsite
Goleta, California, United States
$118k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
8+ YOE8+ years in software design/development with embedded real-time systems; C/C++ experience; embedded processors, FPGA, SOC, and real-time firmware; eligibility for a DoD secret clearance.
Precise Systems: Provider of engineering and technical services for defense programs.
0+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CS/Systems Engineering, 0–2 years engineering experience preferred, ability to pass 10-week VLS ISEA/FSR course and obtain VLS personnel and SMT certifications, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance, Microsoft Office and technical software proficiency.
Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual C++, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams
B. Braun: Develops and manufactures medical devices and pharmaceutical products globally.
14+ YOE14+ years robotics experience, BS in robotics/control/CS/CE, proficiency in robot kinematics, control systems, real-time software, C++ and Python, ROS/ROS2, medical-device safety and standards.
Oakland or San Francisco or New York City or Boston or Seattle or Irvine or Los Angeles or Monterey or Santa Barbara or Santa Rosa or Austin or Portland or Philadelphia or Chicago or United States
$146k-$235k/yrOnsiteFull Time
LaunchDarkly: Provides a feature management platform for software development teams.
5+ YOE5+ years backend engineering experience building/operating production distributed systems; strong programming in Go/Java/Rust; production debugging, observability, on-call experience; clear AI usage in engineering work.
ARES Corporation: Provides engineering and technology solutions for space and defense.
Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IS required; experience designing complex information systems, systems engineering techniques, software/data center architecture, digital engineering; ability to obtain security clearance.
Chenega Corporation: Provides professional government, defense, and facility support services.
3+ YOECurrent LenelS2 and Milestone certifications and Security+ required; 3+ years as a system administrator or systems engineer with enterprise electronic security systems; strong background with security software, servers, databases; Microsoft Office skills.
LenelS2, Milestone, Genetec, Honeywell, Avigilon, Bosch, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
HIINYSE: HII: Builds naval ships and provides global defense technology solutions.
4+ YOEManagement-level project manager with DoD Secret clearance; 6 years with Bachelor's (or 4 with Master's) or 10 years with HS; experience in electrical, software, or systems engineering; knowledge of Agile/PMI/CMMI; PMP preferred.