Junior Software Engineer

This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio

There is no relocation assistance available for this position

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, test, and document software for systems, simulations, and performance analysis environments
• Implement algorithms and models under guidance, including measurement modeling, error characterization, and estimator behavior under non-ideal conditions
• Implement and integrate algorithms within software frameworks
• Integrate software with hardware- and software-in-the-loop (HITL and SITL) and digital twin environments
• Develop interfaces between software components and external systems
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis for PNT-focused experiments, demonstrations, and evaluations
• Collaborate with systems engineers to align system requirements with software designs and implementations
• Document software implementations, interfaces, and test results to support technical reviews and deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• 0–2 years of professional experience developing software for technical systems (experience can include internships, co-ops, or academic projects)
• Programming experience in C#/C++ or Python
• Experience developing software on Linux and Windows based systems
• Familiarity with PNT concepts (e.g., Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), inertial navigation, timing, sensor fusion)
• Experience integrating software with complex systems, simulations, or external hardware components
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
• Participate in team technical interchange meetings to describe technical activities, progress, issues, improvements, and more

Desired Qualifications

• Academic or project experience with GPS/GNSS signal processing, navigation algorithms, or timing systems
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Experience with modeling, simulation, or digital twin environments
• Familiarity with real-time or embedded systems
• Experience with HITL/SITL test architectures or laboratory integration
• Experience supporting DoD programs, laboratory R&D, or operational prototyping efforts

• Basic Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
• The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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• These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.
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