About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer-Developer to join a mission-focused Special Projects team supporting advanced airborne sensor and mission systems work. This is a full-time, onsite position in Buckingham, TX that will contribute to the full software development lifecycle — design, development, integration, test and maintenance — for complex systems used in operational and training environments.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with design, development, testing, and maintenance of non-embedded software across the full lifecycle.
• Help transform customer and systems requirements into initial software designs and documented interfaces.
• Develop, enhance, and optimize software features used for systems integration and mission operations.
• Debug and resolve software issues to improve reliability and performance.
• Participate in user support activities, troubleshooting, and feedback analysis.
• Support implementation of current and emerging tools, frameworks and processes.
• Assist in developing and monitoring software processes, metrics, and supplier performance to align with program goals and industry standards.
• Contribute to software research, documentation, and project management information as requested.

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Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required (U.S. citizenship required). A clearance active within the past 24 months is acceptable.
• Hands-on experience developing software.
• Familiarity with Java development.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics or a related technical discipline — OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance is a plus.
• Experience with C and/or C++ and Linux-based development.
• Experience with OpenGL or graphics/display integration.
• Familiarity with AGILE and DevOps practices.
• Experience implementing real-time algorithms.
• Experience documenting architectures, requirements, interfaces and system designs.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite in Buckingham, TX. The selected candidate must be able to work at the client’s on-site location.
• Export control: the role requires a U.S. Person as defined in 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

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Clearance, Eligibility & Other Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or one active within the past 24 months) is required. U.S. citizenship is required.
• This employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Candidates must satisfy the client’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Drug-free workplace policy applies; post-offer drug testing may be required.
• A technical assessment (CodeVue or similar) is required as part of the selection process; failure to complete it will remove candidates from consideration.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Summary pay range (reported): USD $83,300 - $112,700 per year. Actual pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs depending on role and location (examples: health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, life/disability insurance — specifics vary by hire date and eligibility).

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Why Join

• Work on mission-critical systems supporting advanced airborne sensors and training capabilities.
• Gain hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle on complex, real-world systems.
• Opportunities for professional growth on multidisciplinary teams within a confidential client organization.

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Keywords & Skills

• Entry-level software engineer
• Java development
• C/C++ and Linux
• Real-time algorithms
• AGILE / DevOps
• Onsite / Buckingham, TX

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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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