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 hiring an Entry Level Software Engineer (0–3 years experience) to join a team developing command-and-control (C2) and autonomy software for uncrewed platforms (planes, boats, ground vehicles, submersibles). You will contribute to a web-based user interface and back-end services used to task and monitor unmanned systems while following software safety and configuration-management processes.

• Work on an Agile development team delivering iterative capabilities to DoD customers
• Implement software designs using object‑oriented best practices
• Write automated unit and integration tests to ensure flight‑critical reliability
• Participate in software architecture reviews, update design documentation, and follow software safety processes
• Maintain source control, perform merges, and follow configuration-management workflows (Git)
• Support containerized services and microservice patterns (Docker) as needed
• Collaborate routinely with engineers, test teams, and system integrators
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor of Science (or advanced degree) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related hard science (ABET preferred)
• 0–3 years of professional software development experience
• Strong teamwork, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Familiarity with object‑oriented design and software engineering best practices
• Experience writing automated unit and integration tests
• Good configuration-management habits (branching, merging, code reviews)
• Comfortable working in an office environment in Madison, AL
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
• CONUS travel: less than 10%

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Preferred Skills

• C# / .NET; JavaScript and TypeScript
• React.js and modern front-end frameworks
• Docker and microservices architecture
• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows
• Linux development experience
• Web development (REST APIs, browser-based UIs)
• Familiarity with unmanned systems (drones, RC platforms) is a plus
• Experience with Agile development (XP familiarity a plus)

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Physical & Schedule Expectations

• Regular hours are generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; occasional additional hours may be required
• Frequent communication, standing, walking, and manual tasks; ability to lift up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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Perks & Benefits

• Competitive benefits including excellent insurance coverage and a 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and health & wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Employee ownership culture and professional growth opportunities
• Community involvement programs and a collaborative team environment

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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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