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Software Engineer III
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$162,138 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Software Engineer III
DP Professionals
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Camarillo, California
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/07/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
DPP is seeking a Software Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
Work location: Onsite in Camarillo, CA
Duration:
12 months
Terms:
W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance
Position Description:
Develop embedded real-time system software.
Work in an Agile environment as part of a scrum team.
Resolve software and system defects.
Collaborate with our customers, internal sites and disciplines.
Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings.
Use project dependent tools including:
Rational Clear Case, ClearQuest, DOORS
Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence
Ada, C/C++, C, Python
Green Hills Integrity RTOS, Windows, and Linux
Required Qualifications:
BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of experience; or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 3 years of experience.
Experience with a higher order language such as Ada, C/C++, C.
Knowledge of object-oriented software development.
Ability to function as a member of an integrated team.
Experience with version control systems (e.g. git, Bitbucket, ClearCase, etc.).
US Citizenship required.
DoD Secret Clearance or higher, interim Secret is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
Strong collaborative mindset.
Experience working full software life cycle experience on large scale formal DoD program.
Experience programming with Ada language.
Experience programming with C++ language.
Experience with real-time embedded software development.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Electronic Warfare system development and design experience.
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Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance