mission-critical-software jobs in San Diego

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Engineer to join an Integrated Product Team in San Diego or El Segundo, developing embedded systems software across the full software development lifecycle. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python; experience with Agile methodologies, object-oriented programming, embedded system programming, and software integration/testing; and hands-on use of tools like Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck.…See more The candidate must hold an active Top Secret clearance and obtain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to employment; preferred experience includes multi-threaded real-time software for flight-critical, safety, medical, or mission-critical applications.

Northrop Grumman seeks a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer to develop embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical aerospace systems. The role involves the full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, delivery) in Agile Scrum teams, working with real-time operating systems and multi-threaded applications.…See more Required skills include C, C++, and Python; experience with tools such as Jira, GitLab, Docker, Fortify, Coverity, or Black Duck; and a proven track record in embedded systems programming, SW integration, and testing. An active Top Secret clearance is required at hire, with ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) within a reasonable timeframe.

Senior Automated Test Engineer designing and scaling advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for autonomous unmanned aircraft and robotic platforms. The role involves developing test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and verification tooling across distributed systems including flight code, simulation environments, ground control stations, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.…See more You will work with Python automation, UI/API testing in Go and TypeScript, GitLab CI/CD, and collaborate with software, autonomy, and systems engineering teams to ensure mission-critical reliability and rapid iteration. Experience with autonomy, aerospace, safety-critical systems, and AI-assisted development is valued.