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Lead Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead Software Engineer developing test executive software, automation scripts, and analytics for manufacturing test systems in land, sea, and air defense products.

Role type

Lead Software Engineer (Manufacturing Test)

Builds

Test executive software, automation scripts, and analytics dashboards for product development cycles.

Domain

Defense technology / Manufacturing test / Embedded systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Python, software development, low-level code/device drivers, CI/CD, DevOps automation, multi-disciplinary collaboration, automated testing, Git

Preferred skills

Manufacturing/industrial software, device communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet), desktop app development (WPF, C#), embedded systems, relational/NoSQL databases, cloud deployment tools

Technologies

Python, WPF, C#, Git, AWS, Azure, DB2, SQL Server, NoSql

Responsibilities

Develop applications for Windows and Linux desktop environments; Integrate cloud data and deployment features; Generate automation scripts for debug and prototype development; Triage issues and root cause failures; Partner with end-users to define features; Support team members with coaching and mentoring.

Seniority

Lead, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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