Top Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs

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.

Develop and integrate software and systems for Platform-as-a-Service solutions supporting mission command-and-control programs. Responsibilities include application development, COTS and GOTS software integration, coding, testing, test-driver development, defect isolation, and middleware testing. The role also involves cloud and platform technologies, microservices, containerization, DevSecOps, configuration management, and periodic travel between company and customer sites.

Develops and maintains software across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, delivery, documentation, and debugging. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and applies software standards, processes, and tools. The role supports mission-focused software development and may involve C/C++, real-time operating systems, Agile methods, and model-based systems engineering.

Develops, documents, tests, debugs, and maintains software solutions for business or mission needs. Applies software development standards, processes, and tools throughout the lifecycle; resolves program errors and system capability questions; prepares operating instructions and technical documentation; and ensures software standards are met.

Develops and tests flight software for space vehicles and payloads within an Agile team. Responsibilities include collaborating on code design, implementing software, participating in peer code reviews and merge approvals, and supporting thoroughly tested, flight-ready software through operations and sustainment. The role requires C++ and Linux experience, with Git, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and automated unit testing experience preferred.

Develops, integrates, tests, documents, and debugs aerospace flight software. Supports systems engineering, requirements decomposition, model-based designs, integration testing, trade studies, investigations, program-level forums, and technical reviews. Collaborates with architects, systems engineers, integration teams, and external organizations to align software development with program objectives and milestones. Requires aerospace or software engineering experience, systems engineering knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Develop and debug software for F-35 sensor fusion data analysis. Perform root-cause investigations, re-simulate recorded data, and assess onboard software functionality and performance. Collaborate with subject matter experts and customers, apply mathematical concepts, and work across complex codebases and technical domains.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains software solving business or mission problems. Applies software development standards, Agile methodologies, programming languages, testing practices, and development tools throughout the lifecycle. Collaborates with users and multidisciplinary teams, resolves software and system issues, prepares operating instructions, and integrates technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, and cloud platforms. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required before starting.

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, interfaces, assumptions, and test results.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and integrates embedded flight software for hypersonic missile navigation, guidance, and control systems. Supports requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, formal testing, delivery, and software lifecycle compliance. Works with flight software testbeds and hardware-in-the-loop environments while applying software standards and resolving system capability issues.

Develop, test, review, and approve flight software for space vehicles and payloads within an Agile team. Collaborate on code design and implementation, support thorough testing and flight readiness, and coordinate across teams through effective communication. The role requires C++ and Linux proficiency, with preferred experience in Git, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and automated unit testing frameworks.

Develop, test, and review flight software for space vehicles and payloads within an Agile team. Responsibilities include collaborating on code design and implementation, conducting peer code reviews, approving merges, and delivering thoroughly tested, flight-ready software that supports spacecraft operations and sustainment.

Develops and tests software for a space-based software-defined networking program. Responsibilities include designing network management systems, prototyping architecture components, debugging, documenting, supporting agile development, integrating software components, and preparing for critical testing events. The role requires C++, Linux, Python, Agile practices, collaboration tools, occasional domestic travel, and eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Supports the full software engineering lifecycle for hypersonic missile flight software, including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, formal testing, documentation, and debugging. Develops embedded software and navigation, guidance, and control functionality, collaborates in Agile teams, and supports hardware-in-the-loop testbeds. The role requires programming in C, C++, or Python and work at a facility requiring government security clearance and special access.

Develops and maintains simulation software for aircraft, avionics, ground station, and mission systems. Responsibilities include full lifecycle software development, requirements collaboration, unit and integration testing, debugging, documentation, and Agile process participation. The role requires C/C++ fundamentals, Linux or RTOS experience, network programming knowledge, and collaboration in a team environment. It is an onsite early-career position in Fort Worth supporting advanced aircraft programs.

Develop and maintain command-and-control web applications for space missions within an Agile team. Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting, deploying, and managing software across classified environments; participating in Scrum ceremonies; collaborating with engineers, customers, and subject matter experts; and supporting mission development and modeling simulations.

Plans, develops, documents, tests, debugs, and coordinates software for business or mission applications. Applies software development standards throughout the lifecycle, resolves program errors, prepares operating instructions, analyzes system capabilities, and ensures software quality. The role focuses on large-scale real-time embedded software using C++, Python, Unix/Linux, Agile/Scrum, and related embedded technologies.

Develops, tests, debugs, and integrates high-performance C++ software for modern cockpit interfaces. Participates in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, hardware integration, flight trials, and deployment. Builds reusable software solutions, diagnoses complex hardware-software integration issues, applies development standards, and supports prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains software supporting business or mission requirements. Applies software development standards, lifecycle processes, and programming techniques while resolving system and program issues. The role also requires DevSecOps expertise, CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure as code, Linux and Windows administration, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, virtualization, enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery management.

Designs, develops, tests, documents, and debugs embedded and Windows software for ground and test equipment. Follows the full software development lifecycle, participates in technical reviews and audits, resolves software issues, and supports formal testing and delivery. The role requires C or C++ development, software configuration management, Agile practices, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Develop, review, deploy, monitor, and integrate software in collaborative Linux-based environments. Build front-end interfaces using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React; maintain relational databases such as PostgreSQL; and support DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows. Desired experience includes Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, cloud platforms, and backend C++ development for image-processing algorithms. An active Secret clearance is required before starting.

Develops web-based applications and backend business logic for JASSM targeting and strike-planning solutions. Participates in the full software engineering lifecycle within an Agile, cross-functional defense environment. Responsibilities include software design, troubleshooting, database development, API and microservices implementation, DevOps, and data architecture. The role supports mission-critical customer solutions and requires eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Designs and architects software for the F-22 Integrated Maintenance Information System. Develops system-level requirements, decomposes and traces subsystem requirements, conducts trade studies, creates architecture and design artifacts, integrates tools with legacy code, and coordinates software, systems, and test teams. The role also guides development, verifies requirements, coordinates milestones, and supports compliance. Experience with Linux, software architectures, programming, system modeling, databases, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles is relevant.

Develop and maintain THAAD Ground component software through requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit and integration testing, formal test support, and delivery. Responsibilities include implementing functionality and bug fixes, troubleshooting, coordinating across Ground Systems and customer teams, tracking development metrics, and supporting schedules, estimates, resource planning, and staffing plans. The role requires C/C++ development, Agile teamwork, and an active Secret clearance.

Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for critical military communication systems. Participate in Agile ceremonies, apply software development lifecycle practices, support model-based engineering and systems integration, and contribute to verification and automated testing. Candidates should understand enterprise integration, infrastructure fundamentals, and software testing techniques. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance with special facility access.