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1606 - Software Engineer

Sigma Defense
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
Sigma Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to help engage in converging voice, video, and data communications between ship and shore. The MQ-25 and Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Mission Control System (UMCS) programs of record (POR) are managed by the UCA Program Office (PMA-268) with the responsibility to coordinate all System-of-Systems (SoS) development and integration. The MQ-25A is designed as an unmanned carrier launched air vehicle with a primary mission of providing air to air refueling of other carrier launched aircraft and a secondary mission of supplying intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data to ship and shore sites.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Requirements5 years of strong programming experience in C, C , or Java.Proficient in a scripting language (Python, bash).Experience in writing clear, high-quality, maintainable, and extendable code IAW automated test best practices.Experience in Agile software development, DevOps tools such as Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, Artifactory, and Confluence.Effective communication skills.DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security certification, Linux/RHEL OS certification).Must be a U.S. citizen.Personnel Clearance Level:Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a related technical field of study. May substitute with 8 years of relevant engineering experience.Candidate Differentiators:Linux/RHEL OS Certification is preferred.Essential Job Duties (Not All-Inclusive):Develop new features and maintain existing features.Develop unit tests for features.Write formal documentation of all software features.Support integration of OSS API with MQ-25A mission computer API.Provide key technical input during scrum meetings, TEMs, and design/peer reviews.Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually. BenefitsDental and Vision InsuranceMedical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA PlansLife and AD&D coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) 12 (Floating) HolidaysEducational AssistanceHighly Competitive Salary

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