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 (Defense & Modeling & Simulation).

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 seeking entry-level Software Engineers to support modeling & simulation (M&S) development and execution for surface Navy radar and combat systems. You will join a cross-functional engineering team focused on design, implementation, test, and analysis for advanced defense systems.

• Model/component integration into large-scale simulations (including GUI and analysis tools).
• Develop and maintain automation for build, test, and deployment.
• Contribute to software design and architecture, implement capabilities, and resolve bugs.
• Port code between Windows and Linux environments.
• Collaborate closely with other radar system and M&S engineers.
• Travel to Navy facilities in the Washington, DC area as required (typically up to ~5%).

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with strong programming fundamentals.
• Proficiency in C, C++ or Java.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qt and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Comfortable in both Windows and Linux development environments.
• Interest in naval combat systems (e.g., AEGIS) and defense technology.
• Strong teamwork, written/verbal communication, and troubleshooting skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $83,000 – $108,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

Confidential Client’s benefits may include: 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co-sponsored health plan, paid leave, and other standard employee benefits.

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Location & Requirements

• Work location: Chillum, MD (commutable to the Washington, DC area).
• Travel: Up to ~5% travel to Navy facilities (mostly local/regional).
• Hiring requires successful completion of background checks, a security investigation, and drug screening.

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Why Join

This is an opportunity to start your career on cutting-edge defense technology projects within an experienced team of systems and software engineers. You’ll gain hands-on experience in modeling & simulation, real-world system integration, and software engineering practices used by Defense customers.

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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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