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

• Develop, test, and document embedded software for real‑time systems used in defense and space applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to define requirements, design interfaces between hardware and software, and integrate software into systems.
• Support the full software development lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Create software test procedures and automated test programs; participate in peer reviews and track/repair defects.
• Use modeling tools and lab equipment to establish operating data, run experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Work with a variety of programming languages and platforms (examples below) across Windows, Linux, mobile, and embedded RTOS environments.

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Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or completed within the last 12 months) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, software engineering practices, and applied mathematics.
• Experience or coursework in at least one general-purpose language such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and version control.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; some roles may require the ability to obtain a government security clearance (clearances are generally granted only to U.S. citizens).

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Preferred / Helpful Experience

• Exposure to embedded real‑time operating systems (VxWorks, QNX, Integrity, RT‑Linux, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software interfaces, device drivers, or low-level system programming.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, Perl, shell), and with tools for continuous integration and automated test.
• Prior internships, co‑ops, or project work in embedded systems, radio communications, or defense/aerospace applications.

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Schedule & Location

• Location: Clifton, NJ — on-site.
• Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off).
• Note: Some positions may require background checks, pre‑employment substance testing (where permitted), and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Clearance eligibility typically requires U.S. citizenship.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay transparency: For roles in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas the salary range is $75,500 - $140,500. This range is not a guarantee; final offers vary by experience and location. (This posting is for Clifton, NJ — the NJ range above applies.)
• Benefits package may include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays. Specific programs/options may vary by hire date and schedule.

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Additional Information

• This role is posted for a Confidential Client in the Defense and Space Manufacturing industry.
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace; where permitted, pre‑employment substance testing and background checks will be performed.
• Some positions require the ability to obtain a government security clearance; clearance processes require U.S. citizenship.
• The Confidential Client may share candidate materials internally across affiliates to consider you for other openings and participates in E‑Verify where applicable.

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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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