About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Defense and Space Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Software Engineer role contributes to the design, development, testing, and integration of software for defense and intelligence mission applications. You will work on multi-disciplinary teams developing software for C4ISR and mission management systems, supporting backend, frontend, and system integration tasks as needed.

• Write, debug, and maintain clean, well-tested code (primarily Java).
• Integrate software with hardware and contribute to system-level integration and regression testing.
• Work with AI/ML services and tools to prototype and integrate ML-powered capabilities.
• Participate in Agile development ceremonies and collaborate with engineers, systems integrators, and test teams.
• Support product demonstrations, software installations, and system testing; occasional travel may be required.
• Follow secure development practices and comply with program security requirements.

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Who You Are

• Recent graduate or early-career engineer excited to join defense-focused software teams.
• A collaborative teammate with strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, quick learner who thrives in agile, fast-paced environments.
• Able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance and meet US Person requirements where applicable.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field by June 2027 (Master's required for higher-level titles as noted by the client).
• Less than or equal to 6 months of full-time software engineering experience (internships not counted toward this limit for some levels).
• Proficient in Java and solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and OOAD principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance by the U.S. Federal Government.
• Legally authorized to work and meet any US Person status requirements for the position.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more additional languages: C/C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with backend, frontend, or full-stack development and software architecture concepts.
• Knowledge or coursework related to AI, Machine Learning, or Large Language Models.
• Internships, research, or university projects demonstrating software development experience.
• Familiarity with any of the following tools, frameworks, or platforms:
  • Spring / Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Swagger, Kafka, ActiveMQ
  • Linux / UNIX, Maven, Gradle
  • CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Nexus
  • Front-end: TypeScript, React, Angular, HTML, CSS
  • Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis
  • IDEs and tooling: VSCode, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Git, Jira, Postman

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Work Schedule & Location

• Primary work location: San Diego, CA.
• This role is full-time and may follow a 9/80 schedule as noted by the client.
• Some travel may be required for demonstrations, installations, or system testing.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $66,017 - $105,628 (provided by the client).
  • This range reflects the client’s market pay structures; actual pay offered will consider candidate experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
• Typical benefits for regular employees scheduled 20+ hours per week include health, dental, and vision insurance; HSA options; 401(k); disability and life insurance; employee assistance programs; paid time off and holidays; parental and other leave types; and additional recognition programs and perks.

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Equal Employment & Security Notes

This role supports defense and intelligence customers and may require specific clearance or US Person status. Candidates must be able to meet those requirements to be considered.

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About the Client

Confidential Client operates in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry. The client delivers advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and mission-focused systems supporting national security missions. This is a chance to begin your engineering career working on systems that have real-world impact.

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Careertakes Candidate Note

Careertakes and our client aim to run an inclusive, non-discriminatory hiring process that complies with all applicable US federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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