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L3Harris
Sep 21, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineering
$135,500 - $250,500 yearly
L3Harris San Diego, CA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering Job Code: 43870 Job Location: San Diego, CA Job Schedule: 9/80; 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off   Job Description:...
L3Harris
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineering - Embedded GPS/Cryptography
$135,000 - $250,500 yearly
L3Harris Yorba Linda, CA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead , Software Engineering  -  Embedded GPS/Cryptography Job Number: 46562 Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week   Job Description:     IEC, Navigation...
L3Harris
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineering - Navigation
$135,000 - $250,500 yearly
L3Harris Yorba Linda, CA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead , Software Engineering - Navigation Job Number: 46563 Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week   Job Description:     IEC, Navigation Solutions delivers...
L3Harris
Oct 30, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineering - Signal Processing
$135,000 - $250,500 yearly
L3Harris Yorba Linda, CA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead , Software Engineering - Signal Processing Job Number: 46835 Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts 4 days a week   Job Description:     IEC, Navigation Solutions...
Northrop Grumman
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development Lead
$161,100 - $241,700 yearly
Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is...
L3Harris
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineering 1
L3Harris Carlsbad, CA
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: E lectronic Warfare (EW) and Digital Communications Engineer Job Code: 45924 Job Location: Salt lake City, UT/Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other...
Northrop Grumman
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager 2 - SW Lead
$161,100 - $241,700 yearly
Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is...
L3Harris
Oct 20, 2026
Full time
Lead, Software Engineer - DSP - Remote
$117,000 - $250,500 yearly
L3Harris Remote (Remote)
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering - DSP Job Code: 42295 Job Location: Remote - Rochester, NY or Sunrise, FL Job Schedule: 9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job...
University of Southern California (USC)
Nov 03, 2026
Full time
Research Programmer II
$106,013 - $124,500 yearly
University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles, CA
In order for your application to be considered, you must attach a cover letter and resume to your employment application. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Programmer II with a strong background in computer science, data management, and research software development. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team supporting large-scale studies that collect and analyze health, activity, and location data from wearable devices, including Fitbit and other fitness trackers. The position provides an opportunity to develop innovative software and data systems that support cutting-edge research and address complex scientific questions. The Research Programmer II will work closely with researchers, IT staff, and other members of multidisciplinary research teams to translate research objectives into practical software and data solutions. The successful candidate will design and implement complex data collection systems, develop secure research portals...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Full-Stack Software Engineer Senior - Level 3
$110,300 - $204,900 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description Your Impact We're looking for a Full‑Stack Software Engineer Sr to power the digital backbone of the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Composite Control Surface Edges fabrication shops, as well as the Advanced Development Program Shunk Works Lines of Business. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll build modern, scalable web apps with React, Angular,.NET Core, Node.js, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud services, turning complex production data into intuitive interfaces that streamline workflows and boost efficiency. What makes this role unique is the hands‑on collaboration with Production Operations — you’ll spend time shadowing on the shop floor and in business meetings listening for pain points to rapidly prototype solutions. Join a mission‑critical environment where your code directly supports a world‑class defense platform, benefit from top‑tier mentors, competitive compensation, and a culture that prizes innovation, safety, and impact. What You Will Be Doing...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Stf - E4
$135,700 - $251,900 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description Who We Are The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly.  We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.  We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. What's In It For You This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on through the entire software development lifecycle from software design, coding, integrating, and lab and field testing. You will work with a talented and passionate team who is involved within the company as well as...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
$135,700 - $251,900 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description WHO WE ARE The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering Leadership to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU This role will provide you the opportunity to help lead a team of engineers as a functional engineering organization manager supporting all aspects of workforce management.  It will also allow you to work hands on supporting the team with a variety of technical challenges, Agile team leadership,...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
$135,700 - $251,900 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description Who We Are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeing a world-class engineering leader to drive the Ground Vehicle Management System (GVMS) software effort.  GVMS delivers mission-critical command & control for unmanned aerial vehicles. Why Join Us? Working on cutting-edge avionics and ground station software, from lab prototype to field-tested flight-worthy product. Hybrid schedule – 4-day work week (Mon-Thu) & flexible hours. Career acceleration, leading a multi-site, multidisciplinary team while continuing hands-on development. Competitive compensation, premium benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture. Key Responsibilities Direct ADP program work force planning (Reassignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations) Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across multiple locations; define clear paths and performance goals. Drive team culture with proactive communication, conflict resolution, and...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Skunk Works Numerical Control Programmer Level 4
$100,200 - $186,200 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description Develops and writes programs for numerically controlled machines using engineering specifications and drawings. Analyzes engineering drawings to define configuration of parts and determine type and sequence of machine operations. Develops programs for machining parts, tools, or sheet metal on numerically controlled machine tools. Makes proper cutter selections for each part, taking into consideration such factors as speeds, types of cutters, feeds, and control system limitations. Selects program routines for the most efficient computer calculation of dimensional and machining requirements for each part. Tests and modifies existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements. <b>What’s In It For You:</b> •    We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. •    Do you want to be part of a company culture...
Lockheed Martin
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer Staff Combat Systems
$135,700 - $251,900 yearly
Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA
Standard Job Description You will be the Software Engineer Staff responsible for developing advanced integrated mission system simulation solutions that enables warfighters to shape requirements and operational implementation scenarios. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer - Simulation & Integration you will be responsible for integrating, testing, and enhancing simulation software to support the development of airborne mission systems. Your responsibilities will include: • Develop and maintain real-time distributed simulation software for aircraft and support systems. • Integrate and troubleshoot software in hardware in the loop and man in the loop labs. • Lead a cross functional and cross-business area team to support software development and integration efforts. • Execute verification and validation activities to ensure software performance meets program requirements. • Provide technical guidance for future lab improvements and Digital Transformation...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$130,500 - $228,375 yearly
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. This software engineering position is for a software lead of a team developing embedded software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$118,500 - $207,750 yearly
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. This software engineering position is for a software lead of a team developing embedded software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager
$130,500 - $228,375 yearly
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. This manager position oversees a software engineering team developing software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer
$84,000 - $140,625 yearly
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. This software engineering position is for the development of embedded software for control systems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of embedded software and control system problems under general supervision. Contributes to the completion of assigned engineering...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Nov 02, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer
$99,500 - $170,750 yearly
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. This software engineering position is for the development of user interface software for control systems. This position requires applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. The role includes the analysis, investigation, and resolution of software and...
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