Software Engineer II

Date Posted:

2026-03-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-ANAHEIM-406 ~ 160 N Riverview Dr ~ BLDG 406, Ste 150

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

This role is primarily On-Site, with flexibility at hiring manager discretion.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Software Engineer II who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.  AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

This is an ONSITE position based out of our Anaheim Hills, CA location. To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do:

• In this position you will work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. 

• Application of advanced technical principles, theories and concepts will be necessary while contributing to the development of new principles and concepts and ensuring proper setup, configuration, and functionality of systems being deployed.

• Work will be performed under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. 

• Assignments will frequently be self-initiated. 

• Representation as the organizational spokesperson on projects will be necessary. 

• Advice will be provided to management and customers on product and system solutions to customers’ needs.

• Travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience

• 2 years of hands-on C++ development experience in a Linux environment

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python)

• Experience with Angular web GUI development

• Experience with JavaScript

• Experience with XML

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph is required after start.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering

• Experience with system-level integration and testing, specifically, the integration of advanced, custom processing systems, testbeds, and software

• Experience developing, coding, testing, and debugging complex algorithms

• Experience with User Interface development

• Experience with Qt

• Experience with Rust

• Experience interpreting Standards

• Experience working with bit-level data

• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP

• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing

• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git

• Existing TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph (Active within the last 24 months)

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer ma