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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer to join an embedded-flight-software team supporting defense programs at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK. This role contributes to design, development, testing, and maintenance of real-time, embedded operational flight software (primarily C++). Candidates should be prepared to work on agile teams, participate in simulations and verification, and support mission-critical systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with design, development, test, and maintenance of flight and embedded software across the full lifecycle
• Implement and integrate software on platforms following coding standards and safety/regulatory requirements
• Develop high-fidelity simulation environments, test harnesses, and toolsets to accelerate development and verification
• Debug and resolve software issues to ensure reliability and performance of systems
• Translate customer requirements into software design and documentation (requirements, algorithms, interfaces)
• Support software process improvements, supplier management activities, and project tracking
• Participate in Agile development using tools such as Jira, Git, and GitLab
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical results to stakeholders

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) — or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance (post-start) — U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience with one or more of: C++, C, Ada, C#
• Must be able to relocate to Oklahoma City, OK if not already local

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Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field
• Experience developing real-time embedded software and working with RTOS
• Experience building models and simulations for software-in-the-loop / hardware-in-the-loop
• Familiarity with Agile development and modern toolchains (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Git)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work in team environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Summary pay range: $73,100 – $98,900 per year (actual pay based on candidate experience and qualifications)
• Benefits typically include health insurance, retirement savings plans, life/disability insurance, and paid time off — eligibility and specific programs vary by hire date and location
• Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility

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Additional Details

• Drug-free workplace — post-offer drug testing may be required per client policy
• Shift: primarily 1st shift; alternative shifts may be required
• Travel: approximately 10%
• Technical assessment (coding challenge) required as part of the selection process
• No visa sponsorship provided for this role
• Position contingent upon program award

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Confidentiality & Hiring Notes

This posting is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform. The hiring organization is listed as Confidential Client. Final hiring decisions, offers, and employment will be made directly by the Confidential Client.

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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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