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

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer to join a software engineering team working on advanced electronics and systems in the IT / aerospace & defense space. This role exposes you to the full software development lifecycle and a mix of collaborative (onsite) and independent (remote) work in a hybrid format.

• Contribute to coding, debugging, and integrating software components for complex SW/HW systems.
• Support integration, regression, and requirements testing across software and hardware interfaces.
• Participate in team rotations and cross-disciplinary projects to broaden technical skills.
• Work with mentors and engineering leads to design, review, and improve software implementations.
• Document development work, participate in design reviews, and follow established software processes.

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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet the minimum education and eligibility requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field (Engineer I). Master’s degree may be required for higher-level placements (Engineer II).
• Proficiency in multiple high-level programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Working knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) and solid software design fundamentals.
• Eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time embedded development or other hardware-related software.
• Familiarity with Windows and/or UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket).
• Experience using AI tools to aid software development workflows.
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher) is a plus.

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Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $70,828 - $120,408 (annual). This range reflects market structures; final compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, and other company perks.
• Paid time off and holiday policies, paid parental/military/bereavement leave, and applicable state sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible schedule with hybrid work format and every-other-Friday off (as described by the client).

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Lionshead Lake, NJ (hybrid — on-site and remote time split as required by the team).
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Local candidates must be able to commute to the client’s facilities when required.

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Clearance & Legal Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance.
• The role requires compliance with applicable federal and New Jersey employment laws.

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Why Apply

• Accelerate your engineering career through mentorship, project rotations, and hands-on experience.
• Work on challenging problems in advanced electronics, avionics, and systems used in defense and aerospace.
• Receive strong benefits, tuition support, and a collaborative environment that supports work-life balance.

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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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