43 senior software engineer jobs found in Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our internal tools team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining our internal tech stack. Directly enhancing the productivity and efficiency of our entire organization. WHAT YOU"LL DO: Develop test suites for end to end processes that span multiple systems. Collaborate closely with customers to identify requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Develop and maintain robust APIs, SDKs, and comprehensive documentation for systems. Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of infrastructure. Participate actively in the architecture and strategic design of our testing framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years software engineering experience, especially in test automation, QA, or cloud infrastructure. Deep proficiency with Node.js and React. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design. Familiarity...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for solving a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more, while making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs along the way. Your will ensure that Anduril products seamlessly work together to achieve a variety of critical outcomes. This will require strong systems-level knowledge and experience. If you are someone who possess a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission...

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title : Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace) Reporting To: Work Schedule: Hybrid - Torrance, CA Moog is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Development Team. You will develop software for flight critical components and may also develop software for automated test stands to test flight control actuation systems. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you can choose a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA. Moog's Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Vehicle Management System (VMS) software team, which is part of Anduril's Tactical Recon and Strike(TRS) division, develops flight computer vehicle software for small drones (Group 1-3). The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software. As a Vehicle Management System Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software that powers Anduril’s aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers! WHAT YOU’LL DO:  Design and implement vehicle control systems Develop embedded software for preempt Linux...

ABOUT THE TEAM At Anduril's Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) team, we're pushing the boundaries of aerial drone technology. We're the driving force behind groundbreaking products like Ghost , Anvil, Bolt , and Altius , taking them from concept to fully operational systems that are reshaping the landscape of defense and security. Our team tackles the entire spectrum of small drone development (Group 1-3), from the drones themselves to the critical equipment needed for testing, deployment, and operation. We thrive on solving complex challenges, collaborating with specialist teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our customers. In TRS, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art technology and pushing the limits of what autonomous systems can achieve. If you're passionate about creating transformative technology and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of defense capabilities, we want to hear from you. Join us in our quest to...

ABOUT THE TEAM  The Lattice Foundations organization is responsible for enabling Anduril’s software products to reach a new standard of software excellence. We build tools, operate services, define processes, and develop frameworks to allow Anduril’s engineers and operators to execute at all stages of the software development lifecycle with efficiency, quality, and delight. We adapt industry best practices to the complexities of Anduril’s domain, develop new systems when we can improve on the state of the art, and integrate it all into a unitary foundation underlying Anduril’s software development. The Platform Security team within Lattice Foundations is responsible for the security of the common software platform. We ensure that the platform architecture meets the security need, that the platform contains an appropriate set of well-designed security features, and that the software platform team has a strong security posture both for the development of its own components and...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Robot Autonomy Interface Layer (RAIL) team bridges the gap between low-level hardware and advanced AI-driven behaviors at Anduril. We believe that taking a platform approach in an industry that historically has shared very little software between products is a critical piece of Anduril’s competitive advantage. RAIL has two primary customers: Mission Autonomy (MA) — Mission Autonomy at Anduril is responsible for coordinating mission-level behaviors by manipulating hardware. For example, “fly to these waypoints,” “enter radio silence mode,” or “arm munitions.” Robotics Business Lines — These teams own specific Anduril robots end-to-end, as well as individual pieces of hardware on those robots. RAIL bridges the gap between Mission Autonomy and diverse sets of hardware by creating common hardware interfaces. To allow Anduril to effortlessly integrate with new hardware. RAIL enables Anduril to scale and deploy ambitious new robot designs on short...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Maritime Software Engineering team builds, deploys, integrates, extends, and scales Anduril's software on Maritime platforms to deliver mission-critical capabilities to our customers. As the software engineers closest to Anduril customers and end-users, Mission Software Engineers solve technical challenges of operational scenarios while owning the end-to-end delivery of winning capabilities. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Mission Software Engineer, you will solve a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more, while making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs along the way. You will be the leading edge of the Maritime Software team — working in a tight feedback loop with vehicle platform software engineers and ensuring that Anduril products seamlessly work together to achieve a variety of critical outcomes. Above all, Mission Software Engineers are driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing in an  expedient...

ABOUT THE TEAM At Anduril's Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) team, we're pushing the boundaries of aerial drone technology. We're the driving force behind groundbreaking products like  Ghost ,  Anvil,   Bolt , and  Altius , taking them from concept to fully operational systems that are reshaping the landscape of defense and security. Our team tackles the entire spectrum of small drone development (Group 1-3), from the drones themselves to the critical equipment needed for testing, deployment, and operation. We thrive on solving complex challenges, collaborating with specialist teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our customers. In TRS, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art technology and pushing the limits of what autonomous systems can achieve. If you're passionate about creating transformative technology and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of defense capabilities, we want to hear from you. Join us in our quest to...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril’s fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build  collaborative combat aircraft , missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Program Director to lead one of Anduril’s largest development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early R&D to contract capture and close. As a Program Director you will lead the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies alongside the Chief Engineer and will be directly responsible for all elements of cost and schedule to ensure successful delivery of the program. ABOUT THE JOB Success in this position hinges on three key facets: Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concept. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the engineering...

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer with emphasis in developmental test of a new and revolutionary Group 5 UAS, and experience performing test engineering responsibilities and early prototype development. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for owning and supporting on planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program. The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced...

ABOUT THE TEAM Our Circuit Design Engineering team is a collaborative and innovative group based in Costa Mesa, dedicated to developing advanced electronic circuits that power our cutting-edge products. We thrive on solving complex design challenges and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Senior Circuit Design Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will design and test innovative electronic circuits while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This will require expertise in circuit simulation and PCB design. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong problem-solving skills, this role is for you! Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be essential for success. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design embedded electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, schematic &...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Factory as a Product team is seeking a Senior Factory Design Engineer to join our team. The Factory as a Product team architects and delivers solutions for advanced manufacturing engineering and factory development. As Senior Factory Design Engineer, you will define and deploy business processes and digital tools focused on transforming the co-design & engineering lifecycle phases for our factories. If you are excited to take a new approach to manufacturing, where the factory is the product and the future is hyper-scale and software-defined, this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Define solutions to enable new ways of working for factory development and industrial engineering. Balance standardization with adaptability for scalable, high-impact solutions. Lead and manage digital manufacturing transformation projects from inception through implementation. Develop comprehensive solutions encompassing business process, digital...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for developing high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare. ABOUT THE JOB  We are looking for an Senior Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA . In this role, you will be tasked with working closely...

ABOUT THE TEAM  Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.   The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving a technical challenge with a creative, physical, solution that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you.  WHAT...

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title : Senior Design Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Engrg. Work Schedule: Hybrid - Torrance, CA Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a S enior Design Engineer to join our Actuation Design Engineering team. You will develop hydro/electromechanical and mechanical components and systems for flight control applications. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will have a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA. Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world's leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000...

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop...

    CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview:   CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Cyber Security Anti-Tamper Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a hands-on role, where you will be a key contributor to the implementing and testing solutions.   This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work with many teams within our product...

CHAOS Inc. is a global technology company delivering next-generation capabilities to the defense and critical industrial sectors. Founded in 2022 by a seasoned leadership team, CHAOS has quickly become the place where world-class multi-disciplinary engineers come to build mission-critical technologies. CHAOS has a mission-focused culture, dedicated to solving the toughest technical challenges. Its unique agile engineering approach enables rapid prototyping, while deep partnerships with defense and industry ensure real-world solutions. Role Overview: CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Time Synchronization Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation sensors and effects. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across...

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including Air Force Space Command, U.S....