Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$165K - $190K/yr
... defense and commercial applications. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative ... Collaborate with hardware, battery, and software engineers to develop mission-critical applications.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$165K - $190K/yr
... defense and commercial applications. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative ... Collaborate with hardware, battery, and software engineers to develop mission-critical applications.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$165K - $190K/yr
... defense and commercial applications. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative ... Collaborate with hardware, battery, and software engineers to develop mission-critical applications.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$165K - $190K/yr
... defense and commercial applications. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative ... Collaborate with hardware, battery, and software engineers to develop mission-critical applications.
Northridge, CA · On-site
$165K - $210K/yr
Northridge, CA Position Overview Synovix is seeking two experienced Embedded Software Engineers to support an on-site missile and weapon -systems program for a defense customer in Northridge ...
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Northridge, CA · On-site
$165K - $210K/yr
Northridge, CA Position Overview Synovix is seeking two experienced Embedded Software Engineers to support an on-site missile and weapon -systems program for a defense customer in Northridge ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
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$130K - $170K/yr
... defense, research, and industry. We work closely with Product, Design, and Research teams to ... About the role As a Software Engineer on the Boulder Opal team, you will build the backend ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $150K/yr
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MODERNIZE THE SYSTEMS BEHIND THE VEHICLES Flyer Defense builds the light tactical vehicles that U.S ... As our Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll own the internal platform that keeps production and ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
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MODERNIZE THE SYSTEMS BEHIND THE VEHICLES Flyer Defense builds the light tactical vehicles that U.S ... As our Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll own the internal platform that keeps production and ...
$165.26/hr
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... aerospace and defense industry to hire a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer ... Navigation . In this role, you'll develop cutting-edge navigation software that supports next ...
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... aerospace and defense industry to hire a Principal or Senior Principal Software Engineer ... Navigation . In this role, you'll develop cutting-edge navigation software that supports next ...
$105K - $143K/yr
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Industry experience in defense? Not required -- we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum ... At Raytheon's Software Engineering Directorate (SWE) Effectors Center (EC), we deliver innovative ...
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Industry experience in defense? Not required -- we'll invest in you. If you meet the minimum ... At Raytheon's Software Engineering Directorate (SWE) Effectors Center (EC), we deliver innovative ...
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ.
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ.
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Sr Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ.
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Software Security Sensors and Effectors (S3E) Department is looking to hire a Sr Principal Software Security Engineer in Tucson, AZ.
Camarillo, CA · On-site
$115 - $131/hr
Software Engineer Level 2, Camarillo California Level of Clearance Required - Secret Must or ... advanced defense and mission-critical applications. This role involves working within an Agile ...
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Camarillo, CA · On-site
$115 - $131/hr
Software Engineer Level 2, Camarillo California Level of Clearance Required - Secret Must or ... advanced defense and mission-critical applications. This role involves working within an Agile ...
Camarillo, CA · On-site
$130 - $160/hr
Software Engineer Level 3, Camarillo California Level of Clearance Required - Secret Must or ... for advanced defense and mission-critical applications. This role involves working in an Agile ...
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Camarillo, CA · On-site
$130 - $160/hr
Software Engineer Level 3, Camarillo California Level of Clearance Required - Secret Must or ... for advanced defense and mission-critical applications. This role involves working in an Agile ...
Point Mugu Nawc, CA · On-site
$136K - $179K/yr
This role involves developing and maintaining embedded real-time software systems in a highly collaborative, mission-critical defense environment. The engineer will work as part of an Agile scrum ...
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Point Mugu Nawc, CA · On-site
$136K - $179K/yr
This role involves developing and maintaining embedded real-time software systems in a highly collaborative, mission-critical defense environment. The engineer will work as part of an Agile scrum ...
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Point Mugu Nawc, CA · On-site
$136K - $179K/yr
This role involves developing and maintaining embedded real-time software systems in a highly collaborative, mission-critical defense environment. The engineer will work as part of an Agile scrum ...
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Point Mugu Nawc, CA · On-site
$136K - $179K/yr
This role involves developing and maintaining embedded real-time software systems in a highly collaborative, mission-critical defense environment. The engineer will work as part of an Agile scrum ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
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... national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. This position supports the OIX ... As a Principal Software Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, document, test, and debug ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$145K - $195K/yr
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... national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. This position supports the OIX ... As a Principal Software Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, document, test, and debug ...
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... national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. This position supports the OIX ... As a Principal Software Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, document, test, and debug ...
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... national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. This position supports the OIX ... As a Principal Software Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, document, test, and debug ...
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What YOU will do: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced software solutions that support a ...
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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What YOU will do: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced software solutions that support a ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $200K/yr
For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with ... We are seeking a versatile Ground Segment Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central ...
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $200K/yr
For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with ... We are seeking a versatile Ground Segment Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $200K/yr
For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with ... We are seeking a versatile Ground Segment Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$130K - $200K/yr
For the most demanding space and defense missions, AnySignal provides a flexible platform with ... We are seeking a versatile Ground Segment Software Engineer to join our team. This role is central ...
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A Defense Software Engineer develops, tests, and maintains software for military and defense applications. They work on secure, mission-critical systems such as weapons control, cybersecurity, and communication networks. Their role requires proficiency in programming languages, security protocols, and compliance with defense standards. Due to the nature of the industry, security clearances and adherence to classified information policies are often required.
To thrive as a Defense Software Engineer, you need expertise in software development, a strong grasp of cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with defense industry standards, typically demonstrated by a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python, knowledge of real-time operating systems, and certifications like Security+ or CISSP are often required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure that complex, secure, and mission-critical software solutions are effectively developed and maintained to meet stringent defense requirements.
Defense Software Engineers often work on projects involving the development and maintenance of software for military systems, such as radar, communications, simulation, or weapons control platforms. They frequently use technologies like embedded systems, secure coding practices, and specialized hardware interfaces. Project work can range from upgrading legacy systems to designing cutting-edge capabilities, often requiring adherence to rigorous security and compliance protocols. Collaboration with systems engineers, hardware teams, and government stakeholders is typical, offering a dynamic and mission-driven work environment. This exposure helps engineers build specialized expertise while contributing directly to national security initiatives.
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$165K - $190K/yr
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Posted 29 days ago
Motive Workforce is partnering with an innovative Southern California technology company developing advanced battery, AI, and software platforms for defense and commercial applications.
This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative engineering team where your work will directly influence products from concept through deployment. You'll help build software that powers next-generation energy systems operating in some of the world's most demanding environments.
If you enjoy working across embedded systems, cloud platforms, and modern software architectures while collaborating closely with hardware and battery engineers, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll DoExperience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
Experience in any of the following industries is especially valuable:
Candidates with an active or previous U.S. security clearance are encouraged to apply.
Why This OpportunityYou'll join a growing engineering organization where software, hardware, AI, and advanced battery technologies intersect.
Projects span:
This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative team where engineers have broad technical ownership and the ability to influence product direction as the company continues to grow.
