Software Engineer II (C2)

Location: San Diego, CA, US. Requires US citizenship and an active US national security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Company

Defense technology company developing integrated hardware, software, and mission systems for US and allied defense organizations across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Research, design, and implement technologies for automating, integrating, and delivering containerized web applications and services for the Department of Defense.
• Design, implement, and sustain mission-critical software systems supporting US Navy warfighters with mission planning and execution.
• Support Command & Control operations, secure operational networks, and complex networking efforts.
• Proactively research and propose solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts while working independently on assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Current US national security clearance, or the ability to obtain one through the company upon hire.
• US citizenship is required for positions requiring national security eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another STEM field plus four years of relevant work experience, or eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience writing backend web applications with one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C++, or experience writing rich frontend applications with JavaScript UI frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Experience with type-sensitive data models, unit testing frameworks, standards-based REST API design, implementation or consumption, and software build dependency management principles and tools.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and address challenging technical issues with initiative and resourcefulness.
• Enthusiasm and passion for delivering high-quality code.

Nice to have

• Experience developing and testing containerized backend microservices with the Java Quarkus Runtime.
• Experience developing React applications using Redux for global state management.
• Experience implementing or consuming relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL.
• Experience integrating applications with OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or Helm.
• Experience designing, implementing, and consuming asynchronous APIs such as WebSockets, SSEs, or Apache Kafka.
• Experience with AI-assisted agentic software development.
• US Navy Command & Control domain knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, be proactive, and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with defense professionals and subject matter experts on mission-critical systems.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Optional HSA and FSA, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) matching and an employee assistance program.