Senior Software Engineer

Precise Systems Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to advance AI capabilities in expeditionary systems, including sensor kits, UxS, C2, and TAK. In-person work required, with duties spanning hands-on Rust, Zenoh, React frontend work, and ML model integration for tactical operations.

The role emphasizes real-time data pipelines, cross-functional collaboration, and staying current with data architecture trends to support Navy missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years in data/software roles with relevant domains.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expert Python programming skills; strong Rust or Go skills.
• Experience designing or normalizing tactical data to common standards.
• Experience with multiple data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC).
• Familiarity with event streaming libraries (Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Zenoh).
• Experience deploying, monitoring, and improving tactical data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address Navy operational challenges and integrate AI into expeditionary systems.
• Design, develop, and implement software for tactical applications.
• Test software in field experiments to ensure robust data flow between sensors, UxS, and C2.
• Collaborate with ML engineers to analyze data and integrate ML solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers to monitor data pipelines for accuracy and reliability.
• Stay updated with data architecture innovations to propose solutions.
• Work with systems engineers to connect data pipelines with operational systems.
• Contribute to long-term technology strategies within the Department of the Navy.

Skills

Python

Rust

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Zenoh

React

Data pipelines

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Zenoh

Kafka

Kinesis

RabbitMQ

ZeroMQ

Airbyte

Airflow

dbt

Iceberg

Snowflake

PostgreSQL

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into expeditionary systems, including sensor kits, UxS, C2, and TAK. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the capabilities of expeditionary systems through innovative and cutting-edge technologies. Daily tasks can vary from hands on keyboard to technical discussions, including but not limited to, maintaining real-time Zenoh data mesh in Rust, creating frontend React applications in JavaScript, working with AI engineers to integrate machine learning models, converting data between standard tactical message formats, or providing subject matter expertise in discussions with senior management.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address the Navy's operational challengesintegratingartificial intelligenceintoexpeditionarysystems.
• Design, develop, and implementsoftwarefortacticalapplications
• Testsoftware atfieldexperimentstoensureperformantand high-quality dataflow betweentacticalsystems, including sensors,UxS, and C2
• Collaborate withmachine learning engineersand domain experts to analyze data and integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers to monitordata pipelines and analyticsto ensure accuracy, reliability, and robustness.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements indata architectureto propose and implement innovative solutions.
• Work closely withsystemsengineers toconnectdata pipelines with operational systems
• Provide technical expertise and contribute to the development of long-term technology strategies within the Department of the Navy.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience:

• At least10years experienceworking as a business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, database administrator,geospatial analyst,geospatial engineer,IT specialist,machine learning engineer, software engineer, or system administrator.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertprogramming skills inPython
• Intermediate programming skills inRust or Go
• Experience designing or normalizingtacticaldata to common standards
• Experience with multiple data formats, e.g., CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC.
• Familiarity with event streaming libraries and platforms, e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, or Zenoh.
• Experience withtroubleshooting tactical systems
• Experience deploying, monitoring, and improvingtacticaldata pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements intactical dataarchitecture.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience integrating systems with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem.
• Familiarity withdata pipelineframeworks and libraries,e.g.,AirByte, Apache Airflow,dbt, Apache Iceberg, Snowflake.
• Experience with adding and retrieving data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS), e.g., ArcGIS,PostGIS.
• Expertisein Elasticsearch,Redis,S3,PostgreSQL,or other data stores.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles in the context oftacticalapplications.
• Previous experience working with government agencies or military organizations.
• Masterof Science in Computer Science, Data Science,Geography, Math, Machine Learning,or Statistics

Must have current/active Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$180,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.