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, IT.

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 seeking entry-level Associate Software Engineers to join their Software and Controls Engineering team in Boulder, CO. In this role you will:

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems that solve logical and mathematical problems
• Implement and maintain code for new and existing software components following team standards
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams to integrate software and systems
• Support verification, validation, and troubleshooting efforts during system integration and test
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate progress to the engineering team

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What We’re Looking For

Basic qualifications (required — candidate must meet ALL):

• Be completing or have completed a degree (Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Major in (or have majored in) Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period, as needed

Preferred qualifications:

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle, testing, debugging, and version control systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in embedded or space-related systems

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. All requirements are applied in accordance with applicable U.S. and Colorado law.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,200 to $114,400 per year (range provided by the employer and compliant with Colorado pay transparency expectations)
• Relocation assistance: May be available
• Travel: Approximately 10% of the time
• Benefits may include health insurance, life/disability coverage, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses (final offer depends on candidate experience and position)

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Location & Work Details

• Location: Boulder, CO (on-site at the Confidential Client's Space sector)
• Employment type: Full-time, entry-level engineering role
• Citizenship & clearance: U.S. citizenship is required due to the need for government security clearances
• Expected start: Entry-level hiring timelines can vary; the employer will communicate application windows and deadlines

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Keywords & Career Growth

This position is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in software engineering focused on mission-critical systems in the IT / aerospace domain. Typical keywords candidates search for: Associate Software Engineer, entry-level software developer, security clearance jobs Boulder CO, software testing and debugging.

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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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