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 (Aerospace & Defense - Space Systems).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Associate Software Engineers to join a Software & Controls Engineering team supporting space systems. This is a Pathways rotational program with three engineering rotations designed to accelerate skill development and career growth. Candidates should be early-career (completing or recently completed degree) in a STEM discipline and eligible for U.S. government security clearances.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug application and embedded software and systems that include logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hardware engineers, equipment designers, systems engineers) to integrate software with electronic and control systems.
• Participate in the Pathways rotational program with up to three engineering rotations to gain breadth across software and controls workstreams.
• Conduct unit and integration testing, write and maintain technical documentation, and follow secure software development practices.
• Support engineering reviews, provide technical status updates, and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Travel occasionally (up to ~10%) as required for program needs.

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Qualifications (Required)

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria:

• 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.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Be able to obtain Special Access Program eligibility within a reasonable period as determined by our client.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated teamwork, strong written/verbal communication skills, and curiosity about space/aerospace systems.
• Coursework or project experience in software development, controls, embedded systems, or systems engineering.
• Interest in rotational development programs and early-career learning opportunities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $69,300 — $103,900 per year. Actual pay offers consider role scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
• Additional pay elements may include discretionary bonuses, overtime or shift differentials where applicable, and long-term incentives for certain leadership roles.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, retirement/savings plan, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and professional development resources.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

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Location & Clearance Information

• Primary work location: Stratmoor Hills, CO (near Colorado Springs).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring government security clearances and for certain restricted roles.
• Offers may be contingent on background checks, clearance adjudication, and other pre-employment screening.

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Legal & Accessibility Notices

Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Applicants will be considered on the basis of job-related qualifications. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.