CareerPlan

Mission Software Engineer, Mission Systems, Cyber Security

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$166k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Design and build secure software systems for autonomous robotics and mission-critical vehicles, integrating security into the software stack from the ground up.

Role type

Mission Software Engineer (Cyber Security)

Builds

Secure mission software stack for autonomous vehicles (e.g., unmanned fighter jets, advanced effects systems)

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous systems, cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Rust, Linux development, secure software architecture design, complex system navigation

Preferred skills

Linux hardening, vulnerability scanning, cryptographic key management, secure boot, code-signing pipelines, system monitoring, anomaly detection, trust-based architecture design, identity and access management, embedded/safety-critical systems knowledge

Technologies

C++, Rust, Linux

Responsibilities

Design architecture for resilient mission-critical systems, harden software and systems running on vehicles, build monitoring and detection capabilities for security events, ensure only trusted verified software is deployed

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC