Software Engineer

San Diego, CA


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Type: Contract

Category: Development

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -052026-106930

Date Posted: 06/11/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/0mxgrE


Description:

Onsite in San Diego, CA

 

Our client seeks a Software Engineer to support an onsite project at a Navy base in San Diego. The role will contribute to analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of cross-platform applications for Linux and Android using C++, C, Python, Qt, and SQLite. You will work within Agile Scrum, apply secure software development practices, and leverage CI, test automation, and software configuration management to deliver maintainable and reliable code. The work will involve UI/UX development for embedded and mobile applications, API development, and deployment across virtualized, containerized, and hardware environments.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate on analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of application software.
  • Develop cross-platform solutions for Linux and Android using C++, C, Python, Qt, and SQLite.
  • Apply object-oriented and functional programming principles to produce maintainable, efficient, reliable, secure, and fault-tolerant code.
  • Implement secure software development practices and support CI and test automation.
  • Support software configuration management and version control workflows.
  • Design and implement UI/UX for embedded and mobile applications using modern frameworks.
  • Develop and integrate APIs with host systems across virtualized, containerized, and hardware targets.
  • Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and adhere to Agile practices.
  • Optimize software for resource-constrained mobile and embedded environments.

Experience Requirements:


  • Experience developing for Linux/Unix and Android operating systems.
  • Proficient coding abilities in C++, C, and Python.
  • Experience using Qt and Android application platforms.
  • Experience with Scrum methodology or other Agile practices.
  • Mobile application development experience.
  • Experience with software configuration management tools such as Subversion, Git, GitLab, or GitHub.
  • Experience with UI/UX frameworks such as Qt/QML and JavaScript.
  • Build tools experience with cmake, ninja, make, and gcc.
  • Unit test frameworks experience with Catch2, Google Test, or VectorCAST.
  • Experience with Agile management tools such as VersionOne, JIRA, or Rally.
  • Experience with automated testing tools and concepts including Squish for Qt, TDD, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, and BDD.
  • Experience with CI/CO and code quality tools such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, clang-tidy, valgrind, and Coverity.
  • Experience with formal API development methodologies such as OpenAPI 3.0.
  • Experience designing and implementing user interfaces for embedded or mobile devices with modern UI and graphics frameworks.
  • Experience structuring software to separate presentation, business logic, and persistence, with attention to optimization for resource-limited environments.
  • Ability to work 100% onsite

Education Requirements:
  • Active Secret DoD security clearance.
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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