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, Aerospace & Defense (Space Systems and Mission Technologies).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level engineering role on flight software for space systems. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software components used in spacecraft and mission systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Typical responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and test software modules for flight and embedded systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following team standards
• Implement and maintain unit and integration tests; participate in verification activities
• Use Git for source control and collaborate through code reviews
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and integration issues
• Document software designs, configuration, operational procedures, and test results
• Participate in team design reviews, sprint planning, and Agile development ceremonies
• Learn and apply domain-specific practices for safety, reliability, and mission assurance

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What We’re Looking For

Minimum qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field — or equivalent work experience
• 0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships and coursework count)
• Basic understanding of programming fundamentals and software engineering principles
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Strong teamwork, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience or coursework in embedded systems or flight software
• Familiarity with C++ and/or Python
• Exposure to Agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $83,999.00 – $115,498.25 per year (actual pay determined by experience, skills, and internal equity)
• Benefits (representative): medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, paid time off (including ~3 weeks PTO), and professional development support
• Benefit specifics and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization during the interview/onboarding process

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Security Clearance & Eligibility

• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Clearance eligibility is decided by the Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF) and depends on adjudicative factors including allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, criminal history, and other background considerations.

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Location & Work Model

• Primary work location: Superior, CO (on-site or as specified by the client).
• Candidates should be able to work on-site as required for integration, testing, and team collaboration.

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Why Join (Confidential Client via Careertakes)

• Work on mission-critical space and defense systems that support national security and scientific exploration
• Gain mentorship from experienced engineers and accelerate your career in flight software and embedded systems
• Opportunities for continuous learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to real missions

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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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