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Gnostech LLC

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Software Engineer II ID: 1222 Location: San Diego, CA Description Gnostech, LLC is seeking a skilled Software Engineer II to support the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific) Meteorology and ...

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Rocket Lab Corporation

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Software Engineer II

San Diego, CA • On-site, Remote

Gnostech LLC
51 - 200 employees
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$90K - $105K/yr

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Posted 11 days ago

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Title: Software Engineer II ID: 1222 Location: San Diego, CA
Description

Gnostech, LLC is seeking a skilled Software Engineer II to support the Navy and Marine Corps (NAVWAR/NIWC Pacific) Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) In-Service Engineering (ISEA) Program. This role supports software maintenance, development, integration, and cybersecurity compliance for fielded systems, lab assets, and Engineering Development Models (EDMs) under the METOC CB-ISEA program. The Software Engineer II works under the guidance of senior engineering staff to maintain system software, apply and test security patches, manage software documentation, and assist with certification and accreditation (C&A) processes in compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
 

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Location: San Diego, CA. Hybrid or remote work is not authorized.

Job Title: Software Engineer II

Salary: $90,000-$105,000 per year

Shift: N/A

Travel: Yes, may involve several Contiguous United States (CONUS)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) trips as required.

Position Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update system software and firmware, including integration, version control, and OS/application upgrades.
  • Develop and test automation scripts for patch deployments; build, verify, and distribute software media.
  • Perform software testing and validation; create and maintain system manuals, test plans, and version documentation.
  • Review and validate software change requests; support troubleshooting and ensure proper configuration tracking with CM staff.
  • Identify, implement, and test security patches and configurations; manage vulnerability scans, mitigations, and system updates.
  • Assist in system hardening, STIG compliance, and C&A package preparation, including risk assessments and documentation.

Minimum Security Clearance

  • Current active Secret Clearance

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in software engineering.
  • Experience with Navy Tactical Systems, preferably testing and integrating experience within the CANES environment onboard ships.
  • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux system administration and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python)
  • Experience with DISA STIGs, patch management, and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS).
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II, Security+ CE or equivalent

Desired Skills

  • Familiarity with software version control and configuration management tools.
  • Prior Navy/NAVWAR or METOC systems experience (HWDDC, NIMS, or NITES NEXT).

Education and Training Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems

Minimum Years of Experience

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within a DoD or government environment

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Gnostech LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.

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