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, Information Technology & Services.

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 with an active security clearance to join their Glen Burnie, MD engineering team. In this role you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of secure software used in mission-critical environments.

• Design, write, test, and maintain high-quality code following secure coding practices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute constructive feedback to peers
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and integration issues
• Work with cross-functional teams (systems engineers, QA, DevOps) to support system integration and delivery
• Contribute to technical documentation, test plans, and configuration management processes
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release activities as required
• Follow change-control, security, and compliance processes associated with working on classified or government systems

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What We’re Looking For

We look for motivated early-career engineers who can learn quickly and work effectively on cleared programs.

• Active U.S. security clearance required (e.g., Secret or Top Secret)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience — or related military/technical experience
• 0–3 years of software development experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects count)
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control (Git), and unit testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work onsite in Glen Burnie, MD and to comply with facility security requirements
• US citizenship may be required to meet program eligibility and maintain clearance

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Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or low-level programming
• Familiarity with Linux development environments and build systems
• Knowledge of secure coding standards (e.g., CERT, MISRA) or DoD/gov cybersecurity requirements
• Prior experience on cleared programs or in defense/government contracting environments

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Employment Details & Benefits

• Location: Glen Burnie, MD (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time, Entry level
• Competitive benefits package may include medical, dental, retirement savings, and paid time off — specific benefits will be provided by Confidential Client during the offer process.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.