Software Engineer I
<p>We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the development, testing, and sustainment of mission‑critical software that delivers dependable navigation data to U.S. Navy surface ships. This is a 100% onsite opportunity that provides strong mentorship, structured learning, and hands‑on exposure to Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD workflows within a collaborative engineering environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Develop and enhance software features under the guidance of senior engineers.</p><p>· Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects.</p><p>· Contribute to automated testing and participate in CI/CD‑driven build and integration processes.</p><p>· Support software design tasks, including documentation and interface definition.</p><p>· Work within an Agile team, participating in standups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.</p><p>· Follow secure coding standards and support DevSecOps‑aligned workflows.</p><p>· Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams.</p><p>· Maintain technical documentation to support reviews, audits, and configuration management.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.</p><p>· Foundational knowledge in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or Java.</p><p>· Understanding of software development fundamentals, debugging techniques, and version control concepts.</p><p>· Familiarity with Linux environments and basic command‑line operations.</p><p>· Exposure to Agile development methodologies through coursework, internships, or academic projects.</p><p>· Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based engineering environment.</p><p>· U.S. Citizenship required.</p><p>· Ability to work 100% onsite.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p>· Hands‑on project experience with embedded systems, networking, or real‑time software.</p><p>· Exposure to CI/CD concepts or tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms).</p><p>· Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure coding practices.</p><p>· Experience with automated testing frameworks.</p><p>· Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.</p><p>· Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in multidisciplinary engineering settings.</p>
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- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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48 - 50 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the development, testing, and sustainment of mission‑critical software that delivers dependable navigation data to U.S. Navy surface ships. This is a 100% onsite opportunity that provides strong mentorship, structured learning, and hands‑on exposure to Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD workflows within a collaborative engineering environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Develop and enhance software features under the guidance of senior engineers.</p><p>· Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects.</p><p>· Contribute to automated testing and participate in CI/CD‑driven build and integration processes.</p><p>· Support software design tasks, including documentation and interface definition.</p><p>· Work within an Agile team, participating in standups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.</p><p>· Follow secure coding standards and support DevSecOps‑aligned workflows.</p><p>· Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams.</p><p>· Maintain technical documentation to support reviews, audits, and configuration management.</p>
- 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z