Software Engineer – Navy Shipboard Communications

Tracking Code

9743-987

Posted Date

8/26/2026

Job Location

San Diego, California

Location of Position

San Diego, California

Work Arrangement

On Site: 100%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

Ability to Qualify

Level of Clearance Required

Secret

COLSA is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the Integrated Voice Communications System (IVCS) contract in San Diego, CA. This position supports U.S. Navy shipboard telecommunications systems and associated equipment, including MarCom (AN/STC-2(V)1), SHINCOM (AN/STC-3(V)), IVN, Avaya, DRS, and related technologies.

In this role, you will develop, maintain, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and debug software within established and legacy environments. You will also modify and maintain ship configuration databases and work with U.S. Navy personnel, contractors, and engineering teams to evaluate technical issues and provide solutions.

This position requires some work aboard U.S. Navy vessels.

• Develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, and maintain software supporting U.S. Navy shipboard telecommunications systems.
• Modify and maintain ship configuration databases associated with these systems.
• Perform software configuration and lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Support software design, integration, testing, and debugging.
• Analyze software and system issues and develop technical solutions.
• Support software within UNIX and Windows operating system environments.
• Support integration and testing of software with associated shipboard communications systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with U.S. Navy personnel, contractors, hardware engineers, software engineers, and systems engineers to evaluate and resolve technical issues.
• Perform software and system support aboard U.S. Navy vessels as required.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL and relational database systems, including Ingres, Microsoft Access, or similar technologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience in UNIX and Windows operating system environments, including experience with Windows XP/7 environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Experience modifying and maintaining ship configuration databases associated with U.S. Navy shipboard telecommunications systems.
• Experience with software configuration, lifecycle maintenance, design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Familiarity with computer systems administration processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining programs using C/C++.
• Experience designing and developing software using Ada.
• Experience with U.S. Navy shipboard telecommunications systems and associated equipment, including MarCom (AN/STC-2(V)1), SHINCOM (AN/STC-3(V)), IVN, Avaya, DRS, or related technologies.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Salary

$86,000.00

Maximum Salary

$100,000.00

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.