About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Software Engineer to join a Software Engineering team working on advanced electronics and embedded systems. This hybrid, full-time role is based in Wayne, NJ. You will work across the software lifecycle — coding, debugging, integration, and testing — while receiving mentorship and development opportunities.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to software design, development, and debugging for complex software/hardware systems.
• Implement, integrate, and test software components (unit, integration, regression, and requirement testing).
• Work with cross-functional teams on system-level verification and validation.
• Participate in design reviews and apply Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD) principles.
• Support continuous-integration/version-control workflows and code review processes.
• Rotate across projects and technologies as part of an early-career development program.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and results to peers and leadership.

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Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineer I) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field with suitable software engineering content. (Master’s degree for Engineer II.)
• Proficiency in two or more high-level programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Working knowledge of software design and OOAD techniques.
• Must be eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

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

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Wayne, NJ (hybrid — a mix of onsite and remote work).
• Hybrid schedule with flexible work options; position may include every-other-Friday off as part of standard scheduling practices.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $70,828 - $120,408 (range provided by Confidential Client and based on market pay structures; actual compensation depends on experience, education, location, and other factors).
• Benefit highlights: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k); disability and life insurance; employee assistance programs; paid time off and paid parental/military/sick leave as applicable.
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees, mentorship, and participation in training/workshops.

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Why Join

• Work on mission-driven, complex systems that impact national security and critical aerospace/defense platforms.
• Structured early-career program with rotations, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborative culture focused on work-life balance and career 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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