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 & Naval Nuclear Technology.

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

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What You’ll Do

Join a mission-driven engineering team developing, deploying, and maintaining mission‑critical software installed aboard naval vessels and related facilities. In this entry‑level role you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain software components for onboard systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests and participate in test‑driven development.
• Support containerized deployments and tooling (Docker, Kubernetes) for operational environments.
• Work with database schemas and data persistence layers to support application features.
• Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and continuous integration workflows.
• Learn security, safety, and reliability practices required for classified or restricted systems under guidance and mentorship.

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field — or a Master’s degree in one of these disciplines.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation and meet eligibility for access to classified matter, as applicable.
• Willingness to comply with government contractor drug‑testing policies (including federal prohibition on marijuana).

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Preferred Skills

• Development experience in one or more languages: C#, Java, Python, Go, or similar.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices and lifecycle models (Agile, CI/CD).
• Experience or coursework with containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience writing automated unit tests and practicing test‑driven development.
• Working knowledge of relational or NoSQL database architectures.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a desire to learn from senior engineers.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $63,900 - $97,800 annually (range provided by the client; final salary depends on experience and qualifications).
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability, Life & Accident insurance
• 401(k) savings program and capital accumulation plan
• Paid time off, medical leave, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules, tuition assistance, and student debt benefits (program eligibility rules apply)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

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Additional Notes

• This position is expected to be full‑time and based in Niskayuna, NY.
• The hiring client is a government contractor supporting the U.S. Department of Energy / Naval Nuclear Propulsion programs; work may require compliance with government security and safety standards.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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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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