Software Systems Engineering Jobs

This senior systems engineering role at American Systems supports NAVAIR in developing mission-critical solutions for naval aviation and defense operations. The position involves leading software systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design evaluation, integration testing, and quality assurance for aircraft and weapons systems. Key responsibilities include conducting technical reviews against government standards, supporting engineering change proposals, and ensuring compliance with military software development standards. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to national security within an employee-owned company that values technical excellence and professional growth. Candidates must hold a current DoD Secret clearance and possess a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with at least five years of experience in DoD aircraft or weapons systems. The position is based on-site and offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and training assistance.

This Systems Engineer role supports Defense and Aerospace projects within the Engineering and Design team at Aerodyne Industries. The position involves leading systems engineering activities for NASA and government missions, including developing requirements, defining system architectures, and performing modeling and trade studies. Key responsibilities encompass leading integration and verification planning, preparing technical documentation to meet NASA and DoD standards, and supporting design reviews and risk management. The role offers a mission-driven environment where engineers collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance for human spaceflight systems. It provides opportunities for professional growth through continuous process improvement and utilizes advanced tools like Model-Based Systems Engineering. The position is based on-site and requires eligibility for a security clearance.

The Qualification Test Director role is an onsite position within Raytheon's Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities division in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on Air and Space Defense Systems. The role involves leading engineering teams to perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of hardware and software systems in both flight and ground environments. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, analyzing performance data, troubleshooting system issues, and coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure mission readiness. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful national defense projects with a collaborative culture rooted in safety and innovation. While primarily based in Tucson, the role includes up to 25% travel to various test sites and vendor facilities. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The Qualification Test Director role is an onsite position within the Systems Integration and Test Air and Space Defense Systems department at Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona. The position involves leading engineering teams to perform integration, verification, and qualification testing of hardware and software systems in both flight and ground environments. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, troubleshooting system issues through data analysis, managing test schedules, and delivering reliability artifacts to government customers. The role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful defense missions that enhance national security while fostering a culture rooted in safety, trust, and innovation. Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and possess an active security clearance, with occasional travel required to support mission execution at various test sites.

This full-time Senior Systems Engineer and Software Developer role supports the United States Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base. The position focuses on the C2ISR Data Transport Infrastructure, requiring the candidate to lead on-site systems engineering efforts, oversee the design and deployment of complex hardware and software systems, and manage secure enterprise cross domains. Key responsibilities include driving strategic engineering procedures, conducting advanced architectural analysis, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure mission-critical capabilities. The role appeals to professionals seeking to work on high-impact defense missions within a collaborative environment that offers robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Candidates must hold a current TS/SCI clearance and possess expertise in systems integration, CI/CD platforms, and security tools.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing software security controls, defining cybersecurity requirements, and conducting code and design reviews with a security focus. Key responsibilities include performing risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and writing C++ and bash scripts in a regulated environment. The role offers the appeal of contributing to life-saving surgical innovations while working in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. Although primarily onsite, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the position includes limited travel opportunities.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery division focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products. The position involves designing and implementing security controls, performing code and design reviews with a security focus, and conducting risk assessments to identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities. Candidates will develop C++ applications in a Linux environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA regulations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to life-saving surgical technologies in a mission-driven culture. While primarily based in Santa Clara, California, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and occasional travel is required.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing software security controls, defining cybersecurity requirements, and conducting code reviews with a security focus. Key responsibilities include performing risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, and building C++ applications in a regulated environment. The role offers the appeal of contributing to life-saving surgical technologies while working in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. Although primarily onsite, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the position includes limited travel requirements.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include developing C++ applications in a Linux environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA regulations. The role appeals to candidates passionate about applying technology to improve patient outcomes through smarter surgical solutions. While primarily onsite, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the position offers opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven healthcare innovation environment.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery division focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products. The position involves designing and implementing security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities. Candidates will develop C++ solutions in a Linux environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an FDA-regulated setting. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to life-saving surgical technologies and work on innovative solutions at the intersection of biology and technology. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, with a hybrid work arrangement and requires up to 10% travel.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing software security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in C++ and Linux-based systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and quality management processes. This opportunity appeals to candidates passionate about applying cybersecurity expertise to life-saving medical technologies. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with potential for remote flexibility, opportunities for professional growth in a regulated environment, and a collaborative culture dedicated to innovation in healthcare.

This early-career Software Engineer role within the Surgery team at Johnson & Johnson focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing software security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in C++ applications. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment where engineers contribute to life-saving surgical technologies. While primarily onsite, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the position includes limited travel. The role appeals to candidates passionate about applying cybersecurity expertise to improve patient outcomes in a regulated, innovative healthcare setting.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate software vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include developing C++ applications in a Linux environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA regulations. The role appeals to candidates passionate about applying technology to improve patient outcomes through smarter, less invasive surgical solutions. While primarily onsite, remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and the position offers opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven healthcare innovation environment.

This early-career Software Engineer role within Johnson & Johnson's Surgery team focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity of medical products in Santa Clara, California. The position involves designing and implementing software security controls, conducting code and design reviews with a security focus, and performing risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in C++ applications. The role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with cross-functional teams to deliver life-saving technologies in a regulated setting. It is appealing for candidates seeking to apply their technical skills to meaningful healthcare innovations while working in a collaborative culture that values curiosity and professional growth.

This individual contributor role within Johnson & Johnson's R&D Software and Systems Engineering team focuses on developing subject matter expertise to drive scientific and technological innovation. The position involves designing and building industry-leading products, participating in software development cycles including code and test plan reviews, and maintaining thorough technical documentation. Key responsibilities include generating actionable insights for the engineering community, presenting project updates to stakeholders, and coaching junior colleagues on best practices. The role appeals to professionals seeking to impact global health by creating smarter, less invasive medical solutions. It offers a collaborative environment grounded in the company's mission to deliver breakthroughs for humanity, with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a dedicated Santa Clara, California location.

This full-time Principal Integrated Product Manager role is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona, within the Test Equipment Engineering organization at RTX. The position involves leading multi-discipline engineering teams and providing technical oversight for complex hardware and software test systems. Key responsibilities include managing program schedules and budgets using Earned Value Management, developing Integrated Master Plans, and coordinating with program offices and customers to ensure successful project execution. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to national defense missions with a team that values safety, trust, and innovation. Success in this position requires a U.S. citizenship and an active or transferable DoD Secret security clearance.

The Principal Systems Safety Engineer role supports the Sentinel program within Northrop Grumman's Strategic Deterrent Systems division in Huntsville, Alabama. The position involves developing system safety artifacts, managing requirements, and conducting hazard analyses using MIL-STD-882E to ensure flight worthiness for complex weapons systems. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to mature architecture designs, integrating model-based systems engineering processes, and verifying safety documentation for software and hardware. The role offers a collaborative culture that values intellectual curiosity and innovation, with opportunities to contribute to revolutionary defense technologies. Employees benefit from a flexible 9/80 work schedule, comprehensive health and wellness resources, and potential relocation assistance. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves approximately 10% travel.

This Staff Software Engineer role within General Motors' Autonomy Evaluation team focuses on building the evaluation ecosystem that powers the development and scaling of autonomous driving technology. The position involves defining strategies for metrics and analyses to assess software performance across the autonomy stack, leading cross-functional efforts to integrate evaluation into development workflows, and inventing new statistical and machine learning methods to quantify system behavior at scale. The role offers the opportunity to shape core evaluation platforms and accelerate validated AV deployment. It is based in the Bay Area with a hybrid arrangement requiring three days on-site for local residents, or fully remote for others, and provides a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing safe and intuitive personal autonomous vehicle experiences.

This full-time Software Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems team focuses on developing real-time processing software for advanced radar and missile defense technologies. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to define system architecture, implement C++ solutions, and execute unit testing and integration activities. Key responsibilities include designing object-oriented code, utilizing automated test tools, and supporting embedded applications in demanding environments. The role appeals to engineers seeking to contribute to national security and cutting-edge defense innovation while working alongside a global community of experts. Candidates must hold a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level and be based at a facility requiring special access in Camden, New Jersey.

This full-time Software Engineer role focuses on real-time processing software development for advanced radar and missile defense systems within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems division. The position involves collaborating with an Agile team to define architecture, implement C++ solutions, and manage unit testing and integration activities. Key responsibilities include developing object-oriented code, utilizing automated testing tools, and supporting embedded applications in demanding environments. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to global security initiatives alongside a large team of engineers and scientists. It is located at a Camden, NJ facility requiring special access and a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. The position provides a collaborative culture focused on innovation and integrity, with flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.

This senior system engineering role within General Motors' Global Systems Engineering organization focuses on the development and validation of adaptive suspension technologies. The position serves as the subject matter expert for end-to-end delivery of adaptive damping systems, from concept through production. Key responsibilities include defining system-level requirements, creating technical specifications and validation plans, and leading cross-functional collaboration with controls, software, and hardware teams to ensure vehicle performance and safety. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation in a collaborative environment that supports technical and leadership growth. This hybrid position requires on-site presence at least three days per week and involves occasional travel for testing and reviews.

The Lead Applications Engineer role at GE Vernova provides technical leadership for the design and delivery of advanced software applications that support utilities in managing dynamic electric distribution networks. Key responsibilities include leading the development of Distribution Management Systems, SCADA, and modeling applications, while guiding cross-functional engineering teams through complex design decisions and project planning. The position also involves collaborating directly with customers to define requirements, troubleshoot advanced power systems functions, and support technical proposals. This opportunity appeals to professionals seeking to drive innovation in sustainable energy infrastructure within a collaborative environment. The role operates on a hybrid basis, requiring three days per week in one of the specified locations in Atlanta, Bellevue, or Melbourne, and offers significant professional growth and relocation support.

This full-time Senior RF Design Engineer role is based in Los Angeles within the advanced defense technology sector, focusing on next-generation RF and microwave solutions. The position involves designing, simulating, and testing high-power RF amplifier modules for critical national security applications. Key responsibilities include developing circuits for sub-10GHz applications, integrating off-the-shelf components like MMICs, guiding PCB layout and fabrication, and performing bench testing with specialized equipment. The role appeals to engineers seeking a small-team environment where individual contributions have a significant impact on mission-critical systems. It offers a flexible, dynamic engineering culture with strong mentorship opportunities and the chance to work on game-changing technology in a collaborative setting.

The System Administrator role supports the organization's infrastructure team by managing Linux and Windows systems that power GIS and Asset Management applications. Key responsibilities include engineering and provisioning servers, performing daily operations such as security monitoring and backups, and maintaining system standards through patching and performance tuning. The position offers the opportunity to drive innovation by researching automated solutions and contributing to technical development. This full-time role involves leading technical initiatives, training peers, and resolving complex infrastructure issues, with occasional evening or weekend work required to ensure system availability.

This senior systems engineering role within Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems division focuses on the design, integration, and verification of high-performance radar systems. The position involves applying advanced scientific principles to develop revolutionary solutions, conducting functional analysis and trade studies to translate customer requirements into software specifications, and creating detailed models to assess system performance. Key responsibilities also include supporting certification activities, automating tasks through scripting, and mentoring early career engineers. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside top industry minds on complex defense challenges in a collaborative environment that values innovation and integrity. Located in Camden, NJ, the position requires a U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance, offering a dynamic career path for professionals passionate about purposeful innovation.