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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is an established organization in the Information Technology industry delivering mission-critical satellite software and virtualized test environments. The team develops and maintains satellite application software used for global communications, aviation tracking, and IoT connectivity. This role is part of a Satellite Software Product Engineering group working on high-availability systems that demand strong engineering rigor and collaborative problem solving.

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What You’ll Do

• Be an active contributor on an agile software development team focused on satellite application software.
• Develop new features and perform maintenance updates for application software deployed on the satellite constellation.
• Improve and follow software engineering processes to increase quality and delivery speed.
• Contribute to release planning and execution for software products.
• Use tools such as Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Bamboo, and Artifactory to track changes and automate artifact provisioning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Share knowledge through briefings, presentations, UML diagrams, and specifications.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience (entry-level to early-career).
• Strong fundamentals in computer science: data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and computer architecture.
• Proficiency in C / C++ and Python.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in small teams and across organizations.
• Problem-solving orientation with humility to ask for help when needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver with attention to quality and timelines.
• Willingness to learn continuously and to share knowledge with teammates.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• Experience with git version control.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.
• Working knowledge or willingness to learn Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible).

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Legal / Clearance & On-site Requirements

• This role requires U.S. citizenship (no dual-citizenship) due to program and export-control requirements. Candidates must be eligible to work on controlled or export-restricted technology.
• Ability to work onsite at least 60% of the time (approximately 3 days per week) in Chandler, AZ to support collaboration with the team. Note: Confidential Client’s hybrid work policy may expect higher on-site presence for certain roles and projects.

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Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with most work performed on a computer. Typical equipment includes phone, video conferencing, computer, keyboard, and mouse. The team values in-person collaboration for mentoring and complex problem solving; hybrid arrangements may apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $70,000 - $88,000 USD (base salary range as posted; final offer will depend on experience and other factors).
• Additional compensation may include company equity and annual bonus eligibility.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) options; paid time off and holidays; and parental leave.

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Additional Information

This job description provides an overview of key duties and qualifications and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may be added or adjusted as business needs change.

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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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