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👉 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

Confidential Client is looking for an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to join a defense-focused engineering team in Roy, UT. This is an early-career/entry-level position working on embedded software that supports critical systems in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry.

• Perform embedded software development against embedded services and platform components.
• Implement, test, and debug firmware-level features that interact with hardware and system services.
• Write unit and integration tests; troubleshoot and resolve issues found during test and integration.
• Produce clear technical documentation and design notes to support certification and sustainment.
• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and cross-discipline collaboration with systems and hardware engineers.
• Follow secure coding practices and company processes for working on classified or controlled programs.

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Basic Qualifications (must meet ALL)

The candidate must meet all items below:

• Completing or have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major or concentration in Computer Science, Software Development, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access as required by the program.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship, co-op, or relevant work experience in embedded software or firmware.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with code/test practices used in embedded systems (unit testing, continuous integration, version control).

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Compensation & Additional Info

• Salary range: $65,800 - $98,800 per year.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• This role is tied to defense programs; candidates must be able to obtain required security clearances and program access.
• Employment type and benefits will be defined by the hiring organization (Confidential Client) at offer stage.

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Roy, UT (on-site). Occasional travel: No (per source).
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain necessary government security clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP access is required within a reasonable timeframe determined by the company.

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Notes for Applicants

• This posting represents an opportunity with a Confidential Client in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry and is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform.
• Applicants may be screened using automated tools to help surface matches, but human reviewers make final hiring decisions.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.