About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Cyber Software Engineer to join a mission-focused team delivering secure, high‑impact software for mission systems. In this role you'll contribute to the full software lifecycle — from requirements analysis through design, implementation, testing and integration — while following modern engineering practices.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software for processing-intensive analytics, real‑time systems, and large data sets.
• Analyze user requirements and derive software design and performance specifications.
• Design and code new features or modify existing software using C#, C/C++, Java, and/or Python.
• Debug, troubleshoot and resolve software defects; document findings and test results.
• Integrate software into new or modified systems and operating environments; evaluate COTS/GOTS reuse.
• Create simple data queries for databases and data repositories.
• Work on Agile teams and contribute to process and documentation improvements.
• Collaborate across engineering, test, and system teams to deliver reliable solutions.

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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimums:

• MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH FULL-SCOPE POLYGRAPH TO START.
• POLYGRAPH must be through the state of Maryland.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited college/university — typically a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial transcripts required at time of application).
• Experience or coursework using one or more of: C#, C/C++, Java, Python.
• Experience developing software on Agile teams.
• Strong collaboration, creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and software design methodologies.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing user requirements into software design and performance requirements.
• Familiarity with CNO development concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend process/documentation improvements and implement them.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (Level 1): $96,700 – $103,800 per year.
• Adzuna estimate shown for similar roles: ~$109,378/year (estimated).
• Benefits may include health insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement savings plans, paid holidays and PTO, and eligibility for discretionary bonuses depending on position.
• Overtime, shift differential, and long-term incentives may apply for certain roles.

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD (on-site).
• Travel: Approximately 10% of the time.
• Relocation assistance: May be available.
• Hiring requires active TS/SCI with full‑scope polygraph (Maryland) at start. Candidates without the required clearance will not be considered.

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Additional notes

This posting may be used to identify candidates for current or future opportunities with Confidential Client. Candidates expressing interest may be considered for positions that become available.

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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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