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Software Engineer - Military

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$180,000
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
20 Hours Ago

The Software Engineer - Military role involves developing high-performance software and algorithms within an interdisciplinary engineering team to integrate with complex real-world military systems. The position requires expertise in software development, sensor data processing, API design, and responsive UI development, with a focus on collaboration, testing, and compliance with government security requirements. This onsite role in Pittsburgh, PA, offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced technical applications in a regulated environment.

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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, Machinery Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, Railroad Equipment Manufacturing.

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


What You’ll Do

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team building software that integrates with complex real-world systems. You will design, implement, test, and validate components across the software stack for mission-critical systems.

  • Develop high-performance software and algorithms for technical applications
  • Process and analyze data from cameras and other sensor technologies (RADAR, LiDAR, IMU)
  • Design and implement APIs for system integration
  • Build responsive user interfaces (React, Qt/QML) when required
  • Test software with unit, integration, and real-world validation strategies
  • Troubleshoot and debug software in Linux environments
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into designs
  • Produce technical documentation and participate in design and code reviews

Qualifications

  • Strong development experience with one or more: C/C++, Python, Rust, or Go
  • Deep Linux development and troubleshooting experience
  • Track record of writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code
  • Experience with APIs and systems integration
  • Experience with UI frameworks such as React or Qt/QML (for UI tasks)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Skills

  • Experience processing camera, RADAR, LiDAR, or IMU data
  • Sensor integration or sensor-fusion experience
  • Experience developing software for complex hardware/embedded systems
  • Background in government, defense, or other highly regulated industries
  • Strong software testing, validation, and verification practices

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $180,000 per year (salary shown is the employer’s good-faith range for this posting)
  • Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, 401(k), life and disability insurance)
  • Paid time off for salaried employees; hourly employees receive benefits as required by law or contract
  • This role is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions

Work Arrangement & Location

  • Work arrangement: Onsite
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA — you must be able to work onsite at the client facility

Additional Information

  • This opportunity is with a confidential client; employment will be directly with the client if selected
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role
  • Candidates must be eligible for U.S. government security clearance; selection will include a suitability/security investigation
  • Careertakes will provide access to additional matched roles when available through our platform

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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