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

This is an entry-level Software Engineer role supporting modeling & simulation (M&S) development for surface Navy radar and combat systems. You will join a cross-functional team of software and systems engineers working on design, development, evaluation, and systems engineering for advanced radar, communications, and weapon systems.

• Contribute to model/component integration into large-scale simulations, including GUI and analysis tools.
• Develop and maintain automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Participate in design, architecture discussions, implementation, testing, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate closely with radar system and M&S engineers across teams.
• Port and maintain code across Windows and Linux environments.
• Support troubleshooting, performance analysis, and documentation for delivered capabilities.
• Travel to government sites in the Washington, DC area as needed (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 (must be eligible for U.S. government contracting).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Interest in Navy AEGIS Combat System and defense-related technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and on teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qt and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Comfortable developing and debugging on both Windows and Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with simulation frameworks, model integration, or systems engineering workflows.
• Basic knowledge of automated build/test tooling and source control best practices.

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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.

Benefits for the confidential client include a competitive 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co-sponsored health plan options, paid leave, and other standard employer benefits.

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Workplace & Additional Requirements

• Location: Silver Spring, MD (on-site / hybrid as required by program).
• Typical travel: up to 5% to nearby Navy facilities.
• Employment contingent on successful background check, security investigation, and drug screening.
• This opportunity supports U.S. government and defense customers; strict export control and data-handling policies apply.

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Key Skills & Keywords

• Software Engineer I
• C/C++ development
• Java
• Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
• Qt, Microsoft Visual Studio
• Windows / Linux porting
• DoD security clearance (eligibility required)

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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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