Software Engineer

Company:  Defense Search
Location: San Diego
Closing Date: 05/11/2024
Salary: £150 - £200 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
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Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer – Defense Search

** OVERVIEW **

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Software Engineer in San Diego, CA who possesses:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience or a Master's Degree with 1+ years or experience in Software Engineering
  • Minimum total of 5 years' experience in the development of software for DoD computer systems using Ada, C, C++, or Java programming languages
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the development of real-time software for DOD tactical platforms or DoD simulation/stimulation systems
  • 3 years professional experience with radio frequency engineering
  • DoD computer systems using Ada, C, C++, or Java programming languages
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in object-oriented analysis and design
  • Qt, GUI/UX design, DevOps experience
  • Software Assurance (safety/cyber security)
  • Robotic Operating System (ROS) programming experience
  • Publish-subscribe messaging programming experience, such as DDS
  • Full web stack including Java/JavaScript/SQL/HTML/CSS
  • Experience with Embedded code, and Android development
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance; and due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Email resumes to and call 858.251.3562

** FULL DESCRIPTION: ** This position will apply software engineering skills in multi-disciplinary research projects for ground vehicle robotics, where knowledge and experience in computer vision, machine learning, autonomous navigation, and other robotics related subjects will be leveraged to support unmanned systems development and testing for DoD S&T communities.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Work with, and support, the Warfighter Machine Interface supporting the US Army's Ground Vehicle Service Center for remotely controlled vehicles
  • Demonstrated expert level proficiency in C/C++
  • Agile development experience
  • Computer Science Fundamentals – Object Oriented Programming, Generic Programming, Common Algorithms, Data Structures, Asymptotic Complexity, Concurrent Programming/Multithreading, Network/Socket Programming.

The selected candidate will also possess:

  • Minimum total of 5 years' experience in the development of software for DoD computer systems using Ada, C, C++, or Java programming languages
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the development of real-time software for DOD tactical platforms or DoD simulation/stimulation systems
  • 3 years professional experience with radio frequency engineering
  • Ability to develop/document/implement new processes
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance; and due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Qt, GUI/UX design, DevOps experience
  • Software Assurance (safety/cyber security)
  • Robotic Operating System (ROS) programming experience
  • Publish-subscribe messaging programming experience, such as DDS
  • Full web stack including Java/JavaScript/SQL/HTML/CSS
  • Experience with Embedded code, and Android development
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or Math from an accredited college or university
  • Master's degree in any of the preceding disciplines may be substituted for one year of general experience

Salary Range: $120k-$165k/yr

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to and call 858.683.8559

More information can be found at

Company Description

Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.

Company Description

Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.

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