About Careertakes

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

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Role overview

This entry-level Pathways role is for an Associate Cyber Software Engineer on cleared programs based in Aurora, CO. You will work on software that supports mission-critical systems, collaborating across engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain secure applications. This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client.

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What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test, document, and debug applications and systems that solve logical and mathematical problems.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams (software, systems, hardware) to integrate software with equipment and embedded systems.
• Help analyze user needs and system capabilities to refine program intent, outputs, inputs, and controls.
• Develop and maintain software tools, utilities, compilers/assemblers or operating system components as assigned.
• Ensure code and process conform to software engineering standards, secure coding practices, and configuration management.
• Support software verification activities and participate in peer code reviews.

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Minimum qualifications

A candidate must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing or has completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution.
• Major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and, within a reasonable period, Special Access Program access as needed for program work.

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Preferred skills (nice to have)

• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or cyber security fundamentals.
• Good teamwork, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Internship or course project experience relevant to software engineering or cyber applications.

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Compensation & other details

• Salary range (provided by source): $83,800 - $125,800 per year.
• Estimated travel: up to ~10% (program-dependent).
• Relocation assistance: may be available.
• Employment type: Full-time; entry-level / Pathways program.
• Location: Aurora, CO (on-site and program-specific requirements may apply).

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Security & eligibility

• U.S. citizenship is required because this role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Top Secret/compartmented access as needed).
• If you cannot obtain the required clearance or Special Access Program access, you will not be eligible for this position.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes follow all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

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Why consider this role

• Structured early-career development and training through a Pathways-style program.
• Meaningful work supporting mission-critical programs with a focus on technical growth.
• Collaborative environment with cross-discipline exposure (software, hardware, systems).
• Competitive salary range and potential relocation support.

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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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