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, a Confidential Client in the IT industry.

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 hiring early-career Software Systems Engineers to support mission-focused development of software-intensive systems. You will contribute to system and software architecture, requirements definition and verification planning, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) efforts to support program delivery.

• Help create and update system- and software-relevant architecture artifacts that align to cost, schedule, and risk constraints
• Define and analyze requirements, support requirements allocation and traceability, and document planned verification methods
• Assist with MBSE tools and methods and integrate digital engineering tools per the program plan/SEMP
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system designs meet mission needs
• Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and continuous engineering improvement

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Basic Qualifications

Note: this requisition may be filled at one of two levels: Associate Software Systems Engineer (T01) or Software Systems Engineer (T02). Candidates must meet the criteria for the specific level applied to.

Associate Software Systems Engineer (T01) — Minimum

• Completing or completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Development, or a closely related field
• Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Software Systems Engineer (T02) — Minimum

• Completing or completed a master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Development, or a closely related field
• Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship, co-op, or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and strong interpersonal communication
• Exposure to MBSE tools, systems engineering practices, or software architecture

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Compensation

• Associate Software Engineer (T01): 72,700 - 109,100 USD per year
• Software Engineer (T02): 87,600 - 131,400 USD per year

Salaries are provided as ranges and may vary depending on role level, experience, and qualifications.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Triana, AL (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (depends on placement)

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client provides mission-critical defense and IT solutions. This role sits within a defense-focused engineering team working on software modernization, integrated systems, and engineering processes that support strategic programs. You’ll join an environment that emphasizes technical growth, collaboration, and professional development.

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Additional Information

• This role requires U.S. citizenship to obtain required security clearances.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• The application period is subject to change based on business needs.

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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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