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San Diego,CA

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Staff Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

  • ACTIVE in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience with the full SDLC
  • Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW
  • Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
  • Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SW integration and testing
  • Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel
  • Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.
  • Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex SW systems
  • Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
  • Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customers
  • Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems
  • Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines
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Principal, Gen AI Transformation - Embedded Software & Engineering Productivity

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA 92154

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  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
  • Demonstrated Principal-level technical leadership, cross-team influence, architecture ownership, and organization-scale impact.
  • Deep expertise in Generative AI, AI/ML fundamentals, LLM-based systems, model/tool selection, evaluation, optimization, and practical application in engineering environments.
  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, or integrating GenAI solutions such as agentic workflows, RAG/context-aware systems, developer tools, automation frameworks, or AI-enabled engineering platforms.
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale technical transformation across teams, influence without authority, shape architecture, and drive adoption in complex engineering organizations.
  • Strong understanding of the SDLC, including requirements, design, implementation, code review, testing, CI/CD, release readiness, security workflows, and productivity measurement.
  • Strong foundation in secure software development, responsible AI usage, data protection, governance, observability, and risk management for enterprise AI systems.
  • Experience in systems software, embedded software, platform software, or performance-sensitive engineering environments, with proficiency in languages such as C, C++, Python, or Go.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, mentoring, and executive-facing storytelling skills, with the ability to translate technical depth into clear strategy and measurable impact.
  • Experience building AI agents, multi-agent workflows, MCP services, tool-calling systems, evaluation harnesses, prompt/skill libraries, or governed AI automation platforms.
  • Experience with AI-enabled developer productivity use cases such as code generation, code review, defect triage, log analysis, test generation, documentation, release validation, or security analysis.
  • Familiarity with embedded platforms, Linux, Android, RTOS, device drivers, BSP, SoC bring-up, hardware/software interfaces, or protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, or PCIe.
  • Experience with camera, multimedia, sensors, power/performance, kernel, middleware, platform software, or AI deployment on edge/resource-constrained systems.
  • 5+ years of hands-on AI/ML, GenAI, LLM application development, AI platform, or AI-enabled engineering workflow experience preferred.
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Associate, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

San Diego, CA 92101

Bilingual Preferred
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Test Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems

San Diego, CA 92127

HybridHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Must hold an active Secret clearance
  • At least 6 to 8 years experience with software integration and test processes for software development programs
  • Experience with requirements verification and stakeholder validation for software transition to OPS
  • The ability to engage constructively with peers and technical leads to communicate the technical approach, trade-offs, and technical decisions
  • Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Understanding and application of modern software development and systems engineering practices, design principles, techniques, and technologies
  • Highly motivated and able to work well in both team and solo settings
  • Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces and geospatial data
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Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Metal Products

El Cajon, CA 92020

~ 20 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
  • Strong blueprint reading skills with advanced understanding of GD&T.;
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD software.
  • Knowledge of machining, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturing process development.
  • Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR regulations.
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Accuracy Control Engineer

NASSCO

San Diego, CA 92113

OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role.
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Systems Engineer - Expeditionary Unmanned Systems (ExUS) (Hybrid) - 29763

HII

San Diego, CA 92154

HybridEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering); 3 years with a Master's degree; 0 years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or 9 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Hands-on C# software development experience.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, including design principles, debugging, and code quality best practices.
  • Experience developing software within distributed, modular, or service-oriented architectures.
  • Experience developing front-end applications using Angular 10 or higher.
  • Must have a current or active DoD SECRET clearance.
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Quality Inspector

Core Systems

Poway, CA 92064

~ 26 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • High School diploma
  • 3 - 5 years of directly related experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant software and tools
  • Demonstrated ability in report making and documentation
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and independent decision-making
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs as needed
  • Good visual acuity, including close-up and color vision
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Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

L3 Harris

San Diego, CA 92154

OnsiteBilingual PreferredEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical Engineering, chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months
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Electrical Engineer

Trident Maritime Systems

San Diego, CA 92113

Onsite

  • Bachelors degree, 2-5 yrs experience out of college, with electrical designs layout and controls (i.e. one-line diagrams/schematics, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts) and software applications
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electrical/electronic control systems
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude
  • Desire marine industry (commercial or defense) experience
  • Ability to make interference control drawings, manufacturing drawings and arrangement and detail drawings
  • Flexible with schedules and work hours (Ability to work overtime is a must)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • Undergo and pass a drug screening
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