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, Aerospace & Defense (Autonomous Systems).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Moorpark, CA. This is an entry-level software role supporting product development across embedded, desktop, and web/cloud systems within the aerospace & defense/autonomous-systems space. You will be mentored by senior engineers, follow an Agile/Scrum process, and contribute to design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software features.

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Responsibilities

• Work within a defined software development lifecycle: design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software.
• Write modular, reusable, testable, and scalable code; develop and run unit tests.
• Participate in design and code reviews; follow established engineering processes and quality standards.
• Debug, integrate, simulate, and validate software components across teams and disciplines.
• Use issue-tracking tools (JIRA) to log work and report status.
• Support algorithm implementation from detailed requirements and collaborate with hardware/firmware/QA teams as needed.
• Deliver work on schedule and communicate progress professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned while operating in a continuous-learning environment.

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**## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant software development experience (Windows or Linux applications).
• Strong object-oriented design fundamentals.
• Proficiency in one or more: C#, .NET, Java, C++, and/or Web UI development.
• Familiarity with source control systems (Git, SVN).
• Experience writing unit tests and using an IDE; basic debugging skills.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical ability.
• Willingness to travel locally occasionally.

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Preferred Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and unit-test frameworks.
• Experience with Qt, Android, iOS, or React/Redux web development.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills: listening, clarifying, summarizing.
• Self-motivated with a focus on ownership, reliability, and team success.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing/production-area access may be required.
• Frequent periods of sitting or standing, using hands and fingers for computer/keyboard tasks, and communicating by phone or in person.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $66,500 – $101,500 per year (reported range). Actual pay offered will consider location, experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, alternative work schedules (where applicable), and paid holiday shutdowns. Additional details provided by the hiring organization.

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Compliance & Security

• This role supports work subject to export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants must qualify as a "U.S. person" under ITAR/EAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected status) or be able to obtain an export license where required. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearances. Hiring decisions related to export-controlled work will follow all applicable laws and regulations.

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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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