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Government Software Engineering Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

QinetiQ

Maritime Engineering SME

Novato, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and ... Experience with digital engineering tools and requirements management software. * Experience ...

QinetiQ

Maritime Engineering SME

Novato, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Collaborate with government personnel, shipyards, original equipment manufacturers, and ... Experience with digital engineering tools and requirements management software. * Experience ...

Array Labs

Project Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · Hybrid

$150K - $250K/yr

Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to ... Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms ...

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How much do government software engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for government software engineering in Santa Rosa, CA is $161,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,200.00 and $189,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is government software engineering?

Government software engineering involves designing, developing, and maintaining software systems for government agencies and public sector organizations. These professionals work on projects that support public services, such as healthcare, transportation, security, and administration. Their work often requires adherence to strict security and privacy standards, as well as compliance with government regulations. Government software engineers may collaborate with other IT professionals and stakeholders to create reliable, efficient, and user-friendly solutions that serve citizens and government employees. This field offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on society through technology.

What are government jobs in software engineering?

Government software engineering jobs involve working at the local, state, or federal levels to provide assistance to an area or government agency. In this role, you may set up a network or system, develop customized software, or use testing techniques to see whether or not existing software and hardware are performing as expected. Some government software engineering jobs are directly with the government, while contractors who specialize in specific areas fill other roles. Many government software engineering jobs are geographically centralized. In other words, the more government offices there are in an area, the more software engineering jobs you can expect to find.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a government software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Government Software Engineer, you typically need a solid background in computer science, proficiency in programming languages like Java or Python, and a relevant degree or security clearance. Familiarity with government-specific systems, secure coding practices, and tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and project management software is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail help you navigate complex regulations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are vital for building secure, reliable software solutions that support government operations and protect sensitive data.

What are some unique challenges faced by software engineers working in government agencies?

Software engineers in government agencies often work within strict regulatory and security frameworks, which can mean longer approval cycles and more documentation compared to private sector roles. Collaboration across multiple departments is common, as systems must integrate with legacy infrastructure and comply with public sector standards. While these constraints can be challenging, they also offer opportunities to contribute to projects that have a significant impact on public services and society. Engineers typically work in multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to large-scale, mission-critical applications.
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Infographic showing various Government Software Engineering job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $161,292 per year, or $77.5 per hour.

R&D Test Engineering Technician

Santa Rosa, CA

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.


Responsibilities

Our team, part of Keysight Laboratories’ High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC), builds and supports hardware and software solutions that electrically test Process Control Monitors (PCM’s) on wafers made in Keysight’s Santa Rosa wafer fabrication facilities. HFTC’s ability to rapidly innovate and deliver the world’s best high frequency technology provides fundamental differentiation for electronic measurement products. The responsibility of a R&D Test Engineering Technician is to help facilitate rapid data acquisition of electrical performance of on-wafer PCM’s, ensuring first-pass, quality data is sent to our Integration Engineering Team. Test Technicians are the first line of defense during test, responding first to operator test issues, coordinating testing order, and ensuring recipe and system health.  

Job Description 

This role will support In-Fab Test Engineers to ensure quality data acquisition on III-V and Silicon Process Control Monitors, as well as R&D one-off Reliability Structures. Test Engineering Technicians will

  • Create tool recipes, monitor probe inventories, and help to ensure quality data acquisition with first-pass success
  • Become an expert on the On-Wafer Test Probers, helping to train operators, and act as the first responder during test/system issues
  • Continuously learn, and grow to develop a deeper understanding of not only the systems, but also the test software infrastructure, helping to write, edit, and debug test algorithms
  • Learn and improve the semiconductor processes, helping to give feedback to Test Engineers and Integration Engineers about the meaning of the test results, and how that corresponds to a given semiconductor process 

Qualifications

  • Requires higher education or specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Typically minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a Test technician or Manufacturing Technician out of semiconductor industry or other high-tech manufacturing industry

  • Experience with on-wafer microwave test and calibration

  • Operating knowledge of RF/Microwave test equipment and testing procedures is desirable

  • Operating knowledge of software programming and debugging is desirable 

  • Operating knowledge of Wafer Probers is desirable

  • Operating knowledge of SPECS Test Framework is desirable

  • Ability and desire to work on rapidly paced projects with several development tasks

  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a larger team in multiple functional areas (R&D, Operations, Maintenance)

  • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions. 

Location: This role requires an in-person, hands-on engineer who can physically work with the test systems in Santa Rosa, CA. 

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).  


Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $60,140 MID $80,180 - MAX $100,230 

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program 

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

#LI-MED1 

Qualifications:

  • Requires higher education or specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Typically minimum of 5 years relevant experience as a Test technician or Manufacturing Technician out of semiconductor industry or other high-tech manufacturing industry

  • Experience with on-wafer microwave test and calibration

  • Operating knowledge of RF/Microwave test equipment and testing procedures is desirable

  • Operating knowledge of software programming and debugging is desirable 

  • Operating knowledge of Wafer Probers is desirable

  • Operating knowledge of SPECS Test Framework is desirable

  • Ability and desire to work on rapidly paced projects with several development tasks

  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a larger team in multiple functional areas (R&D, Operations, Maintenance)

  • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions. 

Location: This role requires an in-person, hands-on engineer who can physically work with the test systems in Santa Rosa, CA. 

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).  


Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA MIN $60,140 MID $80,180 - MAX $100,230 

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program 

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

#LI-MED1 

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