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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Software Engineer for a Pathways rotational program in Aurora, CO. This is an entry-level, full-time software role within a multi-rotation engineering program (three rotations) on the Software and Controls Engineering team.

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software programs and applications under senior engineer guidance
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects to improve performance and reliability
• Translate basic project requirements into software solutions in collaboration with team members
• Execute software testing, document results, and provide clear feedback to the engineering team
• Implement routine updates or adjustments based on feedback and test outcomes
• Learn and apply industry best practices for coding, testing, and maintainable software
• Focus on software development tasks; responsibilities do not include hardware production or QA manufacturing duties

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Minimum Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major or coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field
• U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain U.S. government security clearance is mandatory)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearances within a reasonable period, as needed
• Willingness to participate in a multi-rotation Pathways program and learn across engineering teams

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Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Demonstrated academic or project experience with software development and testing practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; eagerness to learn in a structured early-career program

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (Colorado posting): $76,200 to $114,400 per year
• Relocation assistance: may be available
• Travel: up to ~10% of the time
• Full-time employee benefits and learning & development opportunities through the Pathways program
• Final offer will consider candidate experience and internal equity

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Additional Details

• Location: Aurora, CO (on-site expectations per role)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This position requires the ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearances; U.S. citizenship is required
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to protected characteristics

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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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