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Senior Systems Software Engineer
Austin or San Diego
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Saronic
Saronic: Building autonomous surface vessels for maritime defense operations.
3+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; 3+ years for senior engineers or 8+ years for staff engineers; C/C++ or Rust experience and embedded systems expertise.
NixOS, C, C++, Rust, Embedded Linux, RS-232, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP
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Staff Software Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
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Reaxiomatic
Reaxiomatic: Developer of advanced defense hardware and aerospace systems.
Design and deliver reliable software systems connecting embedded flight software, ground applications, HMI, and test infrastructure for regulated, mission-critical programs.
C, C++, DO-178
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Senior Systems Engineer, Watch Software
San Diego, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Design and optimize foundational watch software for performance and power efficiency; prototype and research new hardware/software technologies; collaborate on complex systems-level problems.
watchOS
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Embedded Systems Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$123k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
1+ YOEDegree in CS/CE/EE (BS/MS/PhD) with 1–2+ years software/embedded experience; strong C, Linux/QNX, device driver, networking, and low-level debugging skills.
C, Linux, QNX, gdb, perf, ftrace
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Staff Software Engineer, Software Systems
San Diego, California, United States
$187k-$201k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Brain Corp
Brain Corp: Develops AI software for commercial autonomous mobile robots.
7+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/Robotics,7+ years software engineering,expert modern C++ and Python,embedded/robotics experience,HAL and middleware design,hardware integration,Linux and performance optimization.
C++11, Python, Linux, MQTT, CMake, Google Test, Git
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Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in systems, software, or related STEM field and 2 years' experience; systems engineering, requirements, verification, and validation experience; US citizenship and active Secret clearance required.
DOORS, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, DevSecOps, SysML, UPDM, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
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Software Engineer, Database Systems
San Diego or Austin
$145k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cirrascale
Cirrascale: Provides specialized GPU-based cloud infrastructure for AI workloads.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen required; 5+ years backend/database engineering experience; expert Python; production experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Cassandra, AlloyDB, PostgreSQL); Docker and distributed systems experience; C++, Go, or Rust advantageous.
Cassandra, AlloyDB, PostgreSQL, Python, Docker, C++, Go, Rust
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Sr. Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
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Globus Medical
Globus MedicalNYSE: GMED: Manufactures medical devices and robotic systems for musculoskeletal surgery.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 5+ years in complex system development (medical devices, robotics, or similar), strong systems engineering skills, cross-domain experience across software and hardware, communication and technical leadership.
Excelsius Navigation, ISO 14971
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Embedded Systems Software Test/Developer
Poway, California, United States
$98k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/IS (or equivalent) with 4+ years experience (2+ with MS); strong software development knowledge; experience designing and automating tests; proficient in Python and C (C++ preferred); AWS and AI tool experience; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
Python, C, C++, Claude, Llama, Amazon Web Services
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Systems Engineer
Carlsbad or Tempe
$95k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provides global satellite broadband and secure networking communication services.
5+ YOEBA/BS in engineering or equivalent,5+ years designing complex test systems across electrical, mechanical and software domains,US citizenship required,ability to work from Carlsbad or Tempe,up to 10% travel,experience with test equipment and PLM/Jama.
JAMA, Solidworks Electrical, Solidworks 3D, Microsoft SharePoint, DxDesigner, JIRA, ADS, HFSS, Agile
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Cyber Software Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$135k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
8+ YOERequires Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SSBI/SCI, US citizenship, STEM bachelor's degree (or advanced degree), strong programming in C/C++, Golang, Python, Java, Linux proficiency, and 8+ years experience (BS).
C/C++, Golang, Python, Java, Linux Operating systems, shell scripting, Gitlab, CI/CD, PCoIP
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Systems Engineer – MBSE Specialist
Poway or Huntsville
$106k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
Advanced engineering experience with MBSE, data modeling, software architecture, requirements management, system integration testing, and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
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Senior Staff Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$149k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexcom
DexcomNASDAQ: DXCM: Develops continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
13+ YOEExpert systems engineering for large-scale connected software-enabled products; strong architecture, requirements, risk management, and cross-functional leadership experience; deep knowledge of mobile, cloud, APIs, and regulated medical systems.
Jama Connect, Jira, TestRail, GitHub, Ketryx, Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML, AWS, Azure, GCP, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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Senior Software Engineer Expeditionary Systems (OpAI)
San Diego or Arlington or Colorado Springs or Charleston or Denver
$160k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SAIC
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 9+ years in software or data-related roles, Python, Rust or Go, tactical data systems, data pipelines, event streaming, and active Secret clearance.
Zenoh, Rust, React, JavaScript, Python, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC, Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), AirByte, Apache Airflow, dbt, Apache Iceberg, Snowflake, ArcGIS, PostGIS, Elasticsearch, Redis, S3, PostgreSQL
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Principal Systems Engineer (Console System)
Carlsbad or Arden Hills or Maple Grove
$107k-$203k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boston Scientific
Boston ScientificNYSE: BSX: Developing and manufacturing innovative medical devices for less-invasive treatments.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,7+ years engineering experience,5+ years technical leadership,systems engineering across hardware/software,experience with Class II/III medical devices,requirements and verification expertise.
Jama, DOORS, Requisite Pro, Jira, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Minitab
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Principal Systems Engineer (Console System)
Carlsbad or Arden Hills or Maple Grove
$107k-$203k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boston Scientific
Boston ScientificNYSE: BSX: Manufacturer of interventional medical devices and technologies.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering,7+ years engineering experience,5+ years technical leadership,systems engineering for multidisciplinary hardware/software medical devices,requirements and verification expertise,experience with regulated Design Controls.
Jama, DOORS, Requisite Pro, Jira, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Minitab, Ethernet, RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN
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Senior Software Engineer Expeditionary Systems (OpAI)
San Diego or Arlington or Colorado Springs or Charleston or Denver
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SAIC
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 9+ years in software, data, engineering, or related roles; Python, Rust or Go, tactical data pipelines, containerization, and active Secret clearance required.
Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Rust, Go, CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC, Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Zenoh, Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), AirByte, Apache Airflow, dbt, Apache Iceberg, Snowflake, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ArcGIS, PostGIS, Elasticsearch, Redis, S3, PostgreSQL, React, JavaScript
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Senior Staff Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$149k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dexcom
DexcomNasdaq: DXCM: Manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management.
13+ YOEExpert systems engineering for large-scale connected software-enabled products; strong architecture, requirements, risk management (ISO 14971), and cross-functional leadership; 13+ years experience (Bachelor) or equivalent.
Jama Connect, Jira, TestRail, GitHub, Ketryx, Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML, AWS, Azure, GCP, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
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Software Engineer
Carlsbad or Germantown
$117k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering experience in C/C++ with Linux systems, multithreading, networking, scripting (Bash/Ansible/Python), and CI/CD tools; bachelor's in CS required.
C, C++, Linux, Bash, Ansible, Python, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, Jenkins, JIRA, Git, Perforce, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD, AWS, GCP, Claude, Copilot
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Manager, Mission Systems Software
San Diego, California, United States
$141k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AeroVironment
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
12+ YOE4+ MgmtBS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent,12+ years software engineering experience with embedded/robotics/mission systems,4+ years managing teams (15+),experience with CI/CD and flight-critical software.
Git, GitLab, CI pipelines, containerization, Linux
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