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Software Engineer 1

ExecutivePlacements.com
Redondo Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
216062 - Software Engineer 1

Industry IT Region CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties City Redondo Beach State CA Rate Up to $107.66 DOE Duration 12 months Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer 1 for a contract opportunity in Redondo Beach, CA.

Basic Qualifications (required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 - 2 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience. An additional 4 years of relevant SW experience may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Active SSBI required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain SCI prior to start date
  • Object-Oriented programming skills and proficiency with C programming
  • Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
  • Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

Position Responsibilities

We are looking for a Software Engineer to support our Ground Solutions and Mission Support (GSMS) Software (SW) Integrated Project Team (IPT). The SW IPT is a large restricted group executing across both Development and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts and focuses on the development and sustainment of several mission operational SW product lines, as well as the development of new capabilities as coordinated with their restricted SCI Customer. The SW IPT is a large team comprising of multiple subsystems, each with a specialized SW focus. This position is 100% on-site in a Sensitive Compartmented Investigation Facility (SCIF) located in Redondo Beach, CA.We are looking for an energetic and passionate software engineer to join our diverse and highly skilled team as we work to provide innovative solutions to complex issues in support of our Customer's national security mission in the areas of Next Generation Ground Systems, Ground Element Modernization (GEM), and SW deliveries to CONUS and OCONUS operational sites.

  • Perform as a C SW developer in a fast-paced agile team environment comprised of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) VMs, servers, and workstations
  • Design, code, and unit test new SW capabilities per Mathematical Algorithm Requirements (MARs)
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and provide/turnover SW fixes to Discrepancy Reports (DRs)
  • Collaborate with SW IPT subject matter experts (SMEs) and senior staff engineers across multiple SW subsystems

Preferred Qualifications (desired Skills/Experience

  • DevSecOps Test Automation experience
  • Experience with programming/scripting languages: C. C . Java, Python, Perl
  • Strong in math and algorithms
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and stakeholders
  • Previous participation on an Agile scrum team or familiarity with the Agile process
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment using git
  • Active SCI security clearance

Required Education

High school diploma/GED is required.School must be accredited.

Work Hours

1st Shift, 9/80A workweek

Additional

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Salary : $108

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