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, IT.

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

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What You’ll Do

As a member of the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence (SC&I) team, you will help design, build, test, and maintain software for crypto and cross-domain solutions. Typical responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain software components, including embedded systems.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests; participate in code reviews.
• Debug and resolve software defects; performance-tune critical modules.
• Work in cross-functional Agile teams and follow CI/CD and version-control best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and test artifacts.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI/automation for continuous improvement.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or Math.
• U.S. citizenship required; candidate must be eligible for a U.S. Government security investigation and access to classified information.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire — or ability to obtain one.
• Solid understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

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Preferred Skills

• Embedded software development experience.
• Experience in software design, development, and test for safety- or security-sensitive systems.
• Familiarity with cryptography, cross-domain solutions, or cybersecurity concepts.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Exposure to applying AI/ML techniques to software engineering workflows (optional).

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What Sets You Apart

• Rapid learner who can take on increasing responsibilities and complexity.
• Strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and teammates.
• Proactive about identifying process improvements and tooling opportunities.

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What We Offer

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research-oriented work on practical solutions supporting national security.
• Flexible schedule options (9/80 schedule available so every other Friday off, if desired).
• Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.
• Professional development resources and a collaborative technical environment.

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Workplace & Location

This position is fully on-site in Tempe, AZ. Candidates must be available to work on-site and will be part of the Tempe, AZ team.

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Compensation

• USD $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 per year (estimated). Actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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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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