Jobs for Junior Software Developers & Junior Software Engineers

Supports a mission-critical intelligence system by gathering and decomposing requirements, creating Jira user stories, grooming Agile backlogs, assisting developers, conducting functional testing, presenting features to government customers, and collaborating with UX and engineering teams. The role requires strong stakeholder communication, familiarity with software development concepts, and an understanding of Agile delivery, Jira, Confluence, and cloud-based architecture.

Develop and maintain Python backend services, scripts, APIs, data connectors, messaging interfaces, and automated tests. Troubleshoot defects, package applications in Docker, and assist with Kubernetes deployments using Helm and CI/CD pipelines. Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and continuous verification while collaborating with senior engineers. The role supports mission-critical capabilities and requires an active Top Secret clearance, with TS/SCI polygraph experience preferred.

Supports satellite ground-system engineering by decomposing requirements, creating SysML architecture models and interface documentation, collaborating with agile software teams, and defining acceptance criteria. Assists with documenting REST, JSON, XML, and messaging interfaces; develops verification plans and test mappings; participates in automated testing, technical meetings, and customer review preparation. The role requires foundational satellite or mission-operations knowledge and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Supports AI and cloud solution development by extracting, transforming, standardizing, and integrating text, JSON, geospatial, and other datasets. Assists with automated data ingestion, data services, pipelines, and machine learning algorithm integration for testing and operational deployment. Coordinates data requirements with project managers, customers, vendors, software engineers, architects, and data teams while managing changing priorities in a national security environment.

Embed with business teams to understand workflows, rapidly build and ship internal tools, integrations, APIs, and AI-powered features. Develop production software across frontend and backend systems, integrate LLM automation, translate ambiguous problems into technical solutions, gather user feedback, and document durable solutions. The role requires strong communication, end-to-end application delivery, SQL and API knowledge, and 0–2 years of software engineering experience.

Performs electrical engineering calculations, analyses, studies, drawings, and design documents from project planning through final design under supervision. Responsibilities include power system analysis, electrical equipment sizing, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting, power and control systems, grounding, and lightning protection. The engineer coordinates with other disciplines, vendors, clients, and project support teams while ensuring compliance with codes and project design criteria.

Develop and enhance secure cloud-based applications supporting national security operations. Work in an Agile environment using DevOps practices and modern cloud technologies to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role requires Java development, Git or GitLab experience, an active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph, and a cloud certification. Preferred experience includes full-stack development, REST APIs, containers, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, and related development tools.

Provides enterprise-focused systems engineering support to a Department of Defense customer. Performs ISO/IEC 15288 process activities, develops technical work products and engineering documentation, analyzes technical alternatives, manages system and derived requirements, and supports requirements allocation across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel. The role requires collaboration with program personnel, customers, and senior executives, along with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Build and deliver full-stack software in Agile DevSecOps sprints, developing, testing, documenting, and integrating front-end and back-end features. The role supports CI/CD, containerization, automated testing, cloud and database technologies, secure API design, legacy modernization, and migration to microservices. Responsibilities include collaboration with product, UX, QA, and engineering teams, bug fixes, enhancements, integration support, and participation in Scrum ceremonies.

Designs and maintains enterprise cybersecurity architecture across Windows, Linux, cloud, virtualization, and container environments. Performs vulnerability management, security testing, incident response, forensic analysis, RMF and STIG compliance, ATO support, and security impact assessments. Develops PowerShell, Python, and Bash automation; administers CyberArk, Trellix, Splunk, and vulnerability-management tools; supports continuous monitoring and authorization. Produces technical documentation, risk assessments, architecture diagrams, and secure configuration baselines while collaborating with infrastructure and application teams.

Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems supporting AI-driven automation and efficiency. Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML models and tools, including prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical solutions and analyze data structures and objects in support of a classified Intelligence Community customer.

Develops system, configuration, functional, and performance requirements for complex hardware and software systems. Creates compliance, operational, and technical documentation; formulates performance strategies; gathers technical information; and supports requirements analysis, modeling, integration, testing, and sustainment. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, software lifecycle knowledge, agile or spiral development familiarity, and Security+ certification.

Develop and maintain software products that automate workflows for Cyber Mission customers. Apply Agile and DevOps practices to deliver reliable, high-quality software, contribute to front-end and back-end development, and create technical documentation and training materials. The role supports national security missions at a contractor facility in Annapolis Junction, with telework dependent on tasking and customer approval.

Designs and maintains secure enterprise architectures aligned with DoD and NIST standards. Performs security engineering across the SDLC, vulnerability management, system accreditation, incident response, forensic analysis, security monitoring, and compliance activities. Integrates security into servers, cloud, virtualization, containers, and applications. Automates remediation and auditing with scripts, administers CyberArk and Trellix tools, develops security documentation, and supports continuous monitoring, authorization, risk assessments, and secure system design.

Develop and enhance secure, scalable cloud applications supporting national security missions. Work in an Agile and DevOps environment using Java, cloud technologies, Git, and modern software development tools. The role is onsite in Annapolis Junction with possible telework based on tasking and customer approval.

Develop and maintain Java full-stack applications, platform libraries, mission systems, and database functionality for a classified program. Implement user-story features using Agile sprints, DevOps, behavior-driven development, and test-driven development. Resolve database issues and support modernization into cloud-native, microservice-based products. Work full-time in a SCIF while collaborating with the team and maintaining existing and new enterprise capabilities.

Supports systems engineering across requirements analysis, solution design, architecture allocation, systems integration, testing, technical planning, performance engineering, risk management, and technical assessments. Assists government and mid-level engineers in developing and evaluating capabilities for GEOINT missions, including requirements traceability, cloud service evaluation, trade studies, interface design, and system lifecycle activities. The role is fully onsite in Springfield, Virginia, and requires TS/SCI adjudication or the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Develop and enhance secure, scalable cloud-based applications supporting national security missions. Work in an Agile environment with DevOps tools and modern cloud technologies. Required experience includes Java development and Git or GitLab. The role is onsite in Annapolis Junction with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph.

Supports configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and patching of Linux and OpenWRT-based systems and network devices. Performs root-cause analysis, maintains technical documentation, applies configuration changes, and collaborates with senior engineers on project deliverables. Requires networking fundamentals, scripting familiarity, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Provides systems engineering support to a Department of Defense customer. Responsibilities include developing ISO/IEC 15288 work products, analyzing technical alternatives, contributing to systems engineering documentation, managing system and derived requirements, and allocating requirements across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel. The role also supports enterprise engineering processes, system architecture compatibility, customer communication, and technical deliverable quality.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, support secure containerized platforms, and resolve software delivery issues. The role collaborates with software and cybersecurity engineers to modernize U.S. Navy mission-planning systems using Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and automation. This hybrid position requires working onsite periodically in the San Diego area and supporting regulated government environments.

Tests, validates, and integrates mission-critical Flight Safety software supporting conjunction assessment, space object tracking, and ground threat deconfliction. Responsibilities include designing test plans, executing regression and operational validation scenarios, automating tests with Bash and Python in Linux environments, validating orbital data and propagation tools, analyzing defects, and maintaining test and training documentation. The role requires collaboration with engineers, operators, and stakeholders in a classified national security space environment.

Engineering interns gain hands-on manufacturing experience through engineering, operational, and continuous improvement projects. They analyze problems, evaluate data, develop practical solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, own projects, and present results to leaders. The program seeks engineering students with initiative, leadership potential, problem-solving ability, communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, and interest in manufacturing and operations. Interns must work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment and be willing to travel and relocate for future opportunities.

Supports test development, fixture maintenance, yield troubleshooting, data analysis, test-system improvement, sustaining and NPI activities, test-station validation, and CAPA documentation for medical device manufacturing. Works under general supervision while applying engineering principles, metrology, analog and digital circuitry knowledge, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement methods. Ensures activities comply with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and applicable EHS requirements.

Develop and support high-volume enterprise document management software in an agile environment. Responsibilities include designing solutions, translating business needs into technical requirements, developing C#/.NET backend services and Angular applications, writing SQL, testing, debugging, monitoring production systems, applying secure coding practices, and participating in code reviews, releases, and on-call support.