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 (Space & Defense).

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

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Software Engineer I to design, develop, and test flight and space-systems software. This role is focused on producing clean, maintainable code, collaborating with senior engineers, and learning domain-specific development practices used in space and defense systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and test software components for flight and space systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and iterate on feedback from senior engineers.
• Use version control (Git) to manage source code and collaborate with teammates.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, and document solutions and design decisions.
• Contribute to software documentation: designs, configurations, processes, and test results.
• Stay current with software engineering best practices and space/defense technology trends.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of professional software development experience (entry-level).
• Basic understanding of one or more programming languages.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Team-player with good communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship will be required for clearance eligibility.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework, internship, or practical experience in embedded systems or firmware.
• Familiarity with Python and/or C++.
• Experience or familiarity with Agile development (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Compensation

• Pay range: $83,999.00 - $115,498.25 per year.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

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Clearance & Legal Requirements

• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. Applicants who cannot meet these requirements may not be eligible.

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Benefits & Career Growth

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plan with employer match (as described by the employer).
• Paid time off and other standard benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship from experienced engineers in space and defense programs.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Louisville, CO (on-site or as required by program).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why Join

Join a team working on mission-critical space and defense systems where your work contributes to national security and human space operations. Ideal for engineers who are driven by technical challenges and eager to grow in flight/embedded software.

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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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