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, 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

As an Associate Software Engineer with our confidential client you will contribute to embedded and real-time software used in mission-critical systems. Typical responsibilities include:

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts to develop software for target applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define interfaces between hardware and software and translate performance requirements into system designs
• Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded real-time software
• Develop software test procedures, automated tests, and technical documentation
• Use modeling tools and lab equipment to collect operating data, run experiments, and analyze results
• Participate in peer reviews, track defects, and support defect resolution
• Work with a variety of languages and platforms (examples: C++, C, C#, C, Java, Python, SQL, HTML5, XML, Perl, Ruby, Qt) on Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, Integrity, embedded Linux)

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What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences, or a related field — OR completed a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Experience or coursework with C/C++ and familiarity with embedded or real-time concepts preferred
• Comfortable reading schematics and collaborating with hardware engineers to define interfaces
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills; experience with unit and integration testing is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Note: Some positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens; final hiring decisions related to classified work are subject to government eligibility requirements.

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Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Typical schedule: 9/80 (work 9 out of every 14 days — 80 hours total, with every other Friday off)
• Pay transparency (applicable areas including California): $75,500 - $140,500. Final offer may vary based on experience, role-specific responsibilities, and geographic location.

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Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays
• Exact programs and eligibility may vary by hire date, schedule, and regional agreements

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Location & Work Environment

• Location: Carlsbad, CA. This role is location-based; specific onsite or hybrid expectations will be confirmed during the hiring process.
• The role supports mission-critical defense and space systems; high standards for quality, documentation, and security apply.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; where applicable, candidates may be subject to background checks and pre-employment screening.

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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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