Systems Engineer II

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Systems Engineer II

Apollo Professional Solutions

San Diego, CA 92123

$71.49/hr

Posted 05/11/2026

Job ID: 76771

Job Description

Software Engineer II

San Diego, CA

Contract

9/80 Schedule

$71.49/hr

What is the primary mission of this role? Software Engineer II

• GPNTS is the Navys next generation, real time GPS based data fusion and distribution system for surface platforms. It integrates inputs from multiple navigation sensors to produce a dependable and accurate blended navigation solution for Fleet operators. In this role, you will contribute to the development and sustainment of mission critical software that delivers reliable PNT data to U.S. Navy surface ships.

What are the main functions of this role? Software Engineer II

This position requires onsite work in developing and conducting automated and manual test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems. Ability to work and collaborate in an Agile system. The System Engineer will perform a verification and validation role in organizing requirements, developing test procedures, coordinating with other disciplines, and validating the test in a customer test event.

o Develop and conduct test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems

o Experience with GPS systems

o Troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems

o Develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting Ability to work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers to resolve issues

o Ability to effectively communicate with leads and teammates on daily tasks to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed

o Onsite work in San Diego facility required

Required Skill Sets: Software Engineer II

o Experience or knowledge on TCP/IP networking & switches/routers, basic electronic circuitry, and software scripting language.

o Experience developing and conducting automated and manual test procedures

o Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)

o Familiar with Agile concepts and the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

o Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change management

Desired Skill Sets: Software Engineer II

o Ability to work independently and work with SMEs, Chief Engineers, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical decisions

o Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

o Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks

o Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation

o Experience with reviewing technical drawings and requirements

o Ability to work on rapid development programs or in fast-paced environments

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills

o Familiar with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

Education and Experience Level Required: Software Engineer II

o Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience

o minimum of 2 years

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Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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