Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented software engineer with a strong computer science background to assist in design, development, integration, testing, and QA of a complex cloud-based software planning system. You will be responsible for writing backend infrastructure and frontend web applications, including the development of APIs and software documentation. You will be part of a distributed development team working primarily on-site in a government lab alongside external development partners and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience writing well-designed, maintainable, and extensible code.  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Math, or related field  


• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer 


• Active Secret Clearance 


• Experience designing and implementing APIs and integrating software systems


• Proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming


• Experience developing formal software documentation (e.g. Software Designs and Interface Design Descriptions)


• Familiarity with full-stack web application development  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey design concepts 


• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment alongside partner organizations


• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information  

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience with MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL  

• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD processes 

• Math background including Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus  

• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces  

• Prior experience working with US Navy or other Department of Defense services/agencies 

• Active TS/SCI Clearance 

Position Location: onsite, in office in San Diego, CA 

Expected Start date for this role is Spring 2026