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, Defense and Space Manufacturing.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug mission‑critical command & control (C2) software using object‑oriented techniques.
• Contribute as a member of SAFe Scrum teams to deliver and maintain software across multiple baselines for battlefield systems.
• Implement and maintain software in Java and C++ while minimizing changes to operational behavior of tactical systems.
• Develop and run Linux‑based builds and runtime environments, including scripting with Bash and Python.
• Use Git/GitLab for source control and participate in CI/CD and DevSecOps practices to improve delivery pipelines.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (Markdown, Confluence) and participate in code reviews, unit/functional testing, and static analysis.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, test engineers, and cross‑functional teams to solve complex system-level problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program objectives.

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Minimum Qualifications

• This role can be filled at multiple levels:
  • Associate Software Engineer — Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field plus at least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Software Engineer — Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field plus at least 2 years relevant experience, or Master’s degree in STEM and 0 years relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required (position requires access to national defense systems).
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain security clearance required.
• Strong object‑oriented programming experience with Java and C++.
• Proficiency in Linux development and runtime environments.
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Comfortable working in an Agile/SAFe environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with real‑time or distributed systems and RTI/DDS publish/subscribe middleware.
• Prior engagement with U.S. Army systems (PATRIOT, LTAMDS, SENTINEL, IFF, M-SHORAD) or familiarity with engagement planning/execution workflows.
• Experience with track management, sensors, and Combat Identification systems.
• CompTIA Security+ or other relevant security certifications.

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Physical Demands & Work Schedule

• Regular duties include speaking and hearing; frequent standing, walking, handling, and reaching; occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Normal business hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; additional hours may be required to meet project schedules.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is an employee‑owned engineering and integration firm operating in Defense and Space Manufacturing. They design, build, and sustain mission‑critical systems for the Warfighter, combining systems engineering, software development, simulation, cybersecurity, and hardware production. The role offers the chance to work on complex, high‑impact systems in a collaborative, mission‑focused 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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