Top Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains embedded software using C/C++ and Linux. Applies object-oriented design, real-time operating systems, software development standards, and lifecycle processes to solve business or mission problems. Analyzes system capabilities, corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, and ensures software quality and standards compliance. U.S. citizenship and an interim Secret clearance are required to start.

Develops, tests, documents, debugs, and maintains software solving business or mission problems. Responsibilities include applying software development standards, correcting errors, preparing documentation, analyzing system requirements, and supporting the full development lifecycle. The role requires experience with Java or Python, front-end technologies, Git workflows, CI/CD, Kubernetes or OpenShift, scripting, and container troubleshooting. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Develops, integrates, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs software for F-35 and mission systems across aircraft, simulated, laboratory, and hardware-in-the-loop environments. Maintains CI/CD pipelines, supports virtual development labs, creates automation tools, and participates in agile ceremonies. Requires collaboration with customers and stakeholders across organizations, along with compliance with software development standards and processes.

Develop, test, document, and debug software for space-domain and mission applications. Build functionality involving operational planning, sensor optimization, and satellite constellation management. Use containerized cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Agile practices, and automation-first development. Responsibilities may include technical leadership, architecture, SRE activities, monitoring, incident management, optimization, and maintaining software quality standards. The role requires a current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI access.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and integrates software throughout the engineering lifecycle. Performs requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal test support, error correction, and software documentation. Applies programming standards and tools to solve business or mission problems. Collaborates with teams and supports embedded software and hardware development.

Develops and leads software engineering for aircraft avionics, subsystems, ground stations, and mission systems. Responsibilities include software design, coding, simulation, integration, testing, debugging, and full lifecycle development. Acts as a technical lead and product owner, coordinating planning, scheduling, cost, milestones, and collaboration with software, systems, and test engineering teams. The role supports rapid prototyping and deliverable flight-critical software in an onsite aerospace environment.

Develops missile defense software across the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and debugging. Uses C or C++ and embedded software/hardware knowledge while following development standards and processes. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a Final Secret clearance before starting, and up to 5% travel to Huntsville.

Develop and test Java, C++, and C# software for cross-domain military solutions in a Red Hat Linux and SELinux environment. Responsibilities include policy development, message parsing, XML schemas, network protocol integration, shell scripting, CI/CD, automated testing, and Agile collaboration. The role requires strong Linux and networking knowledge and may involve customer-site installations or training. A DoD Interim Secret clearance is required.

Develop and maintain platform-level software for ISR and unmanned aircraft systems. Build deployable system images, integrate middleware and system services, support configuration management, create validation scripts, and assist with software integration and deployment in lab and test environments. Collaborate with software, systems, and security teams, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot platform issues, and help maintain reliable, secure, repeatable runtime environments.

Develop and architect SAP solutions for the Plan-to-Stock value stream within a large-scale SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation. Responsibilities include data integration, proof-of-concept support, development scoping, technical and functional specification reviews, code reviews, middleware design, and collaboration across scrum and technology teams. The role supports SAP development through testing, training, cutover, and go-live phases and requires approximately 25% travel.

Plans, develops, documents, tests, debugs, and coordinates safety-critical embedded software for aircraft applications. Ensures software standards and development processes are followed throughout the lifecycle. Requires expert C/C++ proficiency, RTOS development, assembly language, unit testing, and knowledge of DO-178B/C. Preferred experience includes Green Hills tools, kernel and device-driver programming, LDRA, CI/CD, GitLab, Agile methodologies, requirements-based testing, and Python.

Develops full-stack Java web mission systems for USSTRATCOM nuclear mission planning and command-and-control capabilities. Works on cross-functional Agile teams in a DevSecOps environment, implementing secure, usable software across the mission architecture. Collaborates with architecture, cybersecurity, testing, and product stakeholders while applying modern software engineering practices, microservices, web services, databases, and JavaScript frameworks.

Develops, tests, documents, debugs, and maintains software for business or mission applications. Applies software development standards, processes, tools, and programming techniques throughout the development lifecycle. Analyzes system capabilities, resolves programming issues, corrects errors, prepares operating instructions, documents development activities, and ensures software standards are met.

Lead software architecture and dependencies for space vehicle and payload flight software. Manage Agile epics and stories, support project roadmaps, approve architectural changes, and oversee requirements flowdown, integration, and testing across software products. The role requires delivering complex engineering initiatives, making technical trade-offs, communicating decisions, and programming in Python or C/C++.

Develops, tests, documents, integrates, and debugs software throughout the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and resolving software issues. The role requires C or C++ programming, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and compliance with software standards. Desired experience includes RTOS platforms such as Green Hills or VxWorks, Agile development, MBSE, and software requirements engineering.

Develops, documents, tests, debugs, integrates, and delivers software across the full lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, formal testing support, documentation, error correction, and adherence to software standards. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and may apply Agile development and Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to mission-focused software programs.

Develops and coordinates software and MS SQL development activities for classified Special Operations support. Designs database architectures and mission applications, applies software development lifecycle standards, fixes defects, documents programs, and analyzes system capabilities. The role requires expertise in at least one major programming language, scalable system design, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, DevOps, and secure coding. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and obtain a company-sponsored security clearance.

Develops, integrates, tests, troubleshoots, and debugs software for F-35 and mission systems across aircraft, simulated, laboratory, and hardware-in-the-loop environments. Maintains CI/CD pipelines, supports virtual development labs, builds automation tools, and participates in agile ceremonies. Requires collaboration with customers and multiple organizations, along with software development experience in C++ or Java, Linux/Unix proficiency, and hardware or software debugging skills.

Develop high-performance C++ simulations of space-based payload processing for OPIR missile-warning data. Translate FPGA algorithms into equivalent x86/Linux implementations, model processing pipelines, validate CPU and FPGA outputs, support software- and hardware-in-the-loop testing, analyze mission data, troubleshoot discrepancies, optimize computationally intensive software, and document algorithms and test results.

Develop, integrate, test, and maintain full-stack command-and-control software and test tools. Support CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, telemetry visualization, and post-test review tools. Collaborate with software and test engineering teams, troubleshoot integrations, and provide technical guidance and training to program personnel. The role supports space vehicle system-level testing and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Design, develop, test, debug, document, and integrate C#, C, and C++ software for real-time aerospace simulation and training systems. Translate requirements into software designs, develop unit and integration tests, participate in reviews, and support the full software development life cycle while meeting quality and compliance standards.

Develop, test, document, debug, and support software for a geospatial intelligence program serving the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Work within a Scrum team on requirements verification, software development, operational support, and resolving software issues. Apply Java and/or TypeScript/Angular, software development standards, lifecycle processes, and tools. The role supports classified national security missions and requires U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Develop and sustain Cross-Domain Solution software for military networks in an Agile environment. Responsibilities include software design and development using Java, C++, and Python; SELinux policy creation; message parser and XML schema development; networking; shell scripting; and software testing. The role also involves Jenkins, Git, automated testing, and occasional voluntary customer-site installations or training. A DoD Interim Secret clearance is required.

Develops software for F-35 displays applications across the full lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, documentation, and flight test support. The role applies C++ and Python, Agile/Scrum practices, software design principles, test automation, embedded Linux, graphics technologies, and CI/CD processes while supporting mission-critical defense systems.

Develop and sustain cross-domain solution software in Java, C++, and C# within a Red Hat Linux and SELinux environment. Responsibilities include software design, policy development, message parsing, XML schemas, network protocol integration, shell scripting, automated testing, CI/CD, and software integration. The role requires object-oriented development, networking knowledge, and collaboration in an Agile team. Occasional customer-site travel may support installations and training.