defense-systems jobs in San Diego

Senior Technical Program Manager will oversee complex aerospace/defense programs from concept through deployment, managing technical, schedule, and cost baselines for cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include detailed program planning and tracking, risk mitigation, vendor and customer negotiations, compliance with industry/regulatory standards, and leadership of integrated engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.…See more The role requires 7+ years managing technical programs in aerospace, defense, or electromechanical systems, with proficiency in project management tools and ability to balance innovation with operational excellence and on-time, on-budget delivery.

The Embedded Software Engineer III designs and implements embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, including real-time monitoring, power management, and Linux board support packages for flight applications. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ on embedded Linux and RTOS platforms, experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, bootloader/kernel customization, and networking/security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).…See more Responsibilities include interfacing with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago), cryptographic implementations, and close collaboration with hardware teams to deliver low-SWaP aerospace solutions. Candidates must have 5+ years of embedded software development and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.