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Chipton-Ross

Lead Software Engineer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Yorba Linda, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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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

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Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Yorba Linda, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

10+ years of hands-on Military Modernized GPS Cryptography in Systems/Software/Security development engineering
10+ years of hands-on Military Legacy GPS Cryptography in Systems/Software/Security development engineering
5+ years of proven ability to guide and influence FSET reviewers toward a favorable outcome
10+ years of embedded C and C++ expertise
5+ years experience supporting TV and SDS analysis
Deep experience in Military Modernized GPS Cryptography / MGUE development
Active SECRET Clearance or higher

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate must have deep hands-on technical knowledge in Military GPS code (Legacy and Modernized) Cryptography, preferably with development experience on MGUE programs. Navigation Solutions products provide advanced military GPS, Anti-Jam systems, and other Assured Position, Navigation, Timing (A-PNT) capabilities in military embedded real-time systems that can be used in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Experience working at

USAF/USSF

GPS-Directorate/SSC/PNT, L3H

IEC, BAE

(Legacy Rockwell/Rockwell Collins) MGUE GPS, Raytheon

MGUE GPS REQUIRED EDUCATION

Accredited Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience.

Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

WORK HOURS

9/80