Top Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Develops, tests, maintains, and optimizes non-embedded Java and React software for classified defense programs. Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into designs, developing architectures and integrations, debugging issues, supporting users, improving software processes, and conducting research and development. The role uses Agile methodologies, DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, Linux and Windows environments, and AWS, while maintaining compliance with software quality, safety, security, and regulatory standards.

Design, develop, and test low-level firmware and device drivers to initialize and manage SoC hardware. Implement BSP components for Linux/RTOS, collaborate with hardware engineers on register maps and timing, and produce boot flow, integration, and test documentation. Drive software delivery, create tools for automation, and support SoC validation and integration activities.

Develop and maintain software requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, APIs, backend services, and user interfaces for SATCOM mission-planning systems. Work throughout the Agile and DevSecOps lifecycle, including design, coding, integration, testing, deployment, code reviews, automation, security, and performance improvements. Support CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes optimization, databases, geospatial visualization, and software for space systems and ground segments.

Designs, integrates, tests, debugs, and documents embedded real-time software for satellite systems. Responsibilities include hardware and flight software integration, cyber vulnerability analysis, cyber monitoring algorithm development, software safety and assurance, automated build and testing pipelines, and custom development tools. The engineer collaborates with flight software and product security teams to deliver reliable products on schedule and within cost targets.

Design, implement, and maintain APIs, backend services, and front-end interfaces for mission planning and satellite/ground systems. Lead feature development across the full lifecycle in an Agile DevSecOps environment, emphasizing automation, testing, security, performance, and code quality. Support integration, CI/CD pipelines, and geospatial visualization for defense communications systems.

Develop and maintain telemetry and command database schemas, data models, APIs, services, pipelines, and database-backed applications for spacecraft and flight-test systems. Translate engineering requirements into reliable data solutions, implement automated validation and testing, optimize database performance, troubleshoot data pipelines, support CI/CD and migrations, and collaborate with systems, flight software, test, database, and mission operations teams.

Assures software development processes and products meet quality requirements through document reviews, audits, configuration management, testing oversight, supplier quality verification, corrective actions, and risk management. Supports software acceptance and delivery while maintaining quality plans and verifying compliance with established standards. The role is primarily onsite in El Segundo, California, with possible support in Seal Beach and travel up to 10%.

Integrate and test the Forward Area Air Defense software system with sensors, weapons, and Army tactical interfaces. Develop and execute test scenarios and procedures, analyze interface and functionality issues, document problems and improvements, support defect resolution, verify system integration, and present test results to management and government customers. The role is performed onsite in Redondo Beach and requires 10–25% travel.

Build and maintain scalable Python-based AI applications under senior guidance. Assist with requirements, feature implementation, data modeling using Pydantic, code reviews, troubleshooting, testing, and CI/CD. The role requires collaboration, communication, and willingness to learn modern Python tools, frameworks, and libraries. Candidates should understand object-oriented programming, REST APIs, large language models, and AI coding tools. The position is fully remote within the United States.

Investigate and resolve client-reported technical issues across web and mobile platforms, perform scenario-based testing, monitor and debug RESTful services, assist with eligibility file processing and system monitoring, coordinate with global support teams, and participate in design and code reviews to ensure platform reliability and scalability.