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.

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

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level C# software engineering role supporting aircraft maintenance detection and reporting tools. You will design, build, test, and deploy full-stack solutions that directly improve fleet readiness.

• Design and develop full‑stack applications that detect and report aircraft maintenance issues.
• Build responsive front‑end interfaces and integrate them with back‑end services and APIs.
• Implement robust backend services in C#/.NET to process and manage large datasets.
• Contribute Python scripts or tools where needed for data processing or automation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and collaborate with cross‑functional teammates.
• Perform unit/integration testing, debugging, and performance tuning to deliver stable, maintainable code.
• Deploy, troubleshoot, and support software during on‑site visits to NAVAIR Oceana as required.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with C# and .NET; exposure to Python.
• 0–3 years professional experience (entry level to early career).
• Must reside within the greater Virginia Beach area and be able to travel locally (up to ~10%) to support deployments.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and clear verbal/written communication.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desired

• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with Oracle databases, SQL, and Linux environments.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent security knowledge.

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Virginia Beach, VA (candidate should reside in the greater Virginia Beach area).
• Travel: Local travel to NAVAIR Oceana for deployments/troubleshooting (up to ~10%).
• Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance required to start (preferred if already active).

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Compensation & Benefits

The confidential client offers competitive compensation and benefits. The posted salary range for this position is:

• $58,000 - $115,900 per year

Compensation may vary based on experience, specific skills, contract requirements, and other factors. Benefits typically include healthcare, retirement, paid time off, learning and development opportunities, and other standard employer offerings.

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Why This Role Matters

You’ll contribute directly to tools that keep aircraft safe and operational — work that has tangible impact on fleet readiness and mission success. This is a strong opportunity to grow your software engineering skills working with C#, .NET, Python, and full‑stack development in an environment that values integrity, trust, and continuous growth.

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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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