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4mo ago

Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - User Experience Applications

Northrop Grumman San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

4mo ago Closed

$114k - $213k/yr Full time Senior Agile APIs

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 29, 2026).

Job Description

Principal and Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in User Experience applications, stationed on site in San Diego, CA as part of Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems. This role operates within an Agile software development environment with a focus on UX applications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate within an Agile, cross-functional team that includes Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test.
Contribute to the full software development life cycle, including prototyping, GUI design, and the delivery of build, test, and release artefacts.
Work with object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML, and related technologies such as XPath, XSLT, and XSD.
Develop enterprise Java EE solutions in a service oriented architecture environment.
Operate in a process-driven software development lifecycle across delivery stages.
Engage with team members on a regular basis to advance project goals.

Requirements

Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience.
Level 3: Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.
Level 3: PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
Level 4: Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience.
Level 4: PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with agile development, including roles such as Product Owner, SCRUM Master, or team member within an Agile environment.
Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficiency in Agile software development, with expertise in OO architecture, software integration, and testing.
Strong experience with Java, Java microservices, and GUI applications.
Experience with at least two of the following: Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, or KornShell.
Experience with Cloud technologies and service providers.
Active in-Scope, U.S. Government Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial SAP/PAR before starting employment, with upgrades to SAP/PAR as required.

Technologies

Java, Java Enterprise Edition (JEE), JMS
Web Services, XML, XPath, XSLT, XSD
SOA, GUI applications, Java microservices
Python, Go, C++, C#, PowerShell, VBScript, Bash, KornShell
Cloud technologies and providers, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, Docker Swarm, Nomad, Red Hat OpenShift
Databases: Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch
UML, Data Distribution Service (DDS)
Tools: JIRA, SonarQube, Atlassian Suite
SQL/NoSQL databases

Benefits

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and personal matters
401K matching program
Long term incentives
Annual bonuses

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Top Secret

Travel

Travel: Yes, approximately 10 percent of the time

Location

San Diego, California, onsite

Salary

Primary level: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 per year
Secondary level: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 per year

Description

Northrop Grumman offers opportunities to work on systems with broad, real world impact and a long history of technological leadership. The organization seeks individuals with innovative ideas and a proactive mindset to contribute to its mission in aerospace and defense.

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4mo ago

Sr. Software Engineer TS/SCI Polygraph

Leidos San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

4mo ago Closed

$131k - $237k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python Senior

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 24, 2026).

Job Description

What Leidos offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and a solid retirement plan. This onsite role in San Diego supports end-to-end software development in an agile environment for a large enterprise system, focusing on Java, Python, C, C++, and cryptography-oriented work. Salary is USD 131,300 - 237,350 per year.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income protection
Paid leave
Retirement benefits

Responsibilities

Engage in daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Program Increment (PI) Planning, and other team ceremonies.
Analyze complex system requirements, leverage design tools, and support development using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and established design techniques. Apply sound software engineering principles to deliver code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable.
Provide software process management and control during the coding portion of development, promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration, and help reduce maintenance costs by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers.
Engineer, author, tune, and document automation scripts in the development environment and deploy them to the test and production benches.

Requirements

A BS degree with 12 – 15 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 10 – 13 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
Demonstrated experience with Java.
Experience or familiarity with multiple Java frameworks, including Spring Boot and Spring Data, Java EE (JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlet), Jackson, Jersey, Swing, and JavaFX.
Experience or familiarity with several languages such as JavaScript, Python, C/C++, Groovy, and SQL.
Experience with development IDEs such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Rhapsody, and WebStorm.
Experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
Experience with Web Application User Interface development, knowledge of databases and structures, Spring Framework, and/or experience with AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, and XSLT.
Experience with software source control and configuration management tools.
Experience with technologies underlying cryptographic systems, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, ASN.1 encoding, XML canonicalization, and digital signatures.
Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
Documented professional experience with web services.
Strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasks and communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Independent thinker capable of delivering high-quality work both independently and within a fast-moving team.

Technologies

Java, Python, C/C++, Groovy, SQL
Java frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Data, Java EE (JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlet), Jackson, Jersey, Swing, JavaFX
Frontend and web: Angular, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, XML, XSLT, CSS, Bootstrap, JQuery
Web services: REST, SOAP, JAX-RS, JAX-WS, JAXB, WSDL
Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server
Development tools: Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, WebStorm, Rhapsody, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus
Containers and orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Security and cryptography: ASN.1 encoding, digital signatures, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, XML canonicalization
Operating systems: Windows, Linux
Other: REST, YAML, XSD, XML

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4mo ago

Software Engineer-Linux Kernel & Embedded Systems (Zynq SoC and Waveform Radio)

JetHead Development Inc. San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

4mo ago Closed

$105k - $150k/yr Full time Embedded Linux Embedded Software Embedded Systems

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 23, 2026).

Job Description

JetHead Development Inc. offers a hands-on Linux kernel and embedded systems role in San Diego, focusing on Zynq SoC and waveform radio. You will implement kernel and user-space software on embedded devices, contribute to driver development, and collaborate directly with customers to tailor solutions. This onsite role comes with a competitive salary range of USD 105,000 to 150,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and long-term career growth.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Port and optimize software libraries for embedded devices
Work extensively with the Linux Kernel, including driver development and system-level debugging
Develop and maintain code in C/C++, with scripting in BASH and Python
Collaborate with customers to define technical requirements and deliver tailored solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve system-level performance issues in embedded environments

Requirements

5+ years of experience in embedded software development
Strong Linux Kernel development experience, including driver modifications and debugging
Proficiency in C/C++ user-space applications, with scripting experience in BASH and Python
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a customer-facing role
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on-site in a collaborative environment
Required to work on premise in San Diego, CA

Technologies

Linux Kernel
C
C++
BASH
Python
Zynq SoC
waveform radio

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Linux Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. The role centers on implementing kernel and user-space applications on embedded devices, requiring strong Linux Kernel development expertise and solid C/C++ programming skills. As a customer-facing engineer, you will work on-site at our client's facility, so effective communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.

Why join us

Competitive salary with 401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded technology projects

Job details

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)

Application question

Will you be able to reliably commute to San Diego, CA 92131 for this job?

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Developer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - User Experience Applications

Sr. Software Engineer TS/SCI Polygraph

Software Engineer-Linux Kernel & Embedded Systems (Zynq SoC and Waveform Radio)

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