Associate Software Engineer – Defense Tech (MBSE, AI)

Socket.dev; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Tech Connect events

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks an Associate Software Engineer for its Missile Defense team in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will develop, test, and maintain software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new capabilities while complying with security and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 0–3 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 0–3 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in one or more languages such as C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Git and Linux environments.
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) and container tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement capabilities and fix defects.
• Write reliable, maintainable code adhering to security and quality standards.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Integrate software components and third-party technologies.
• Support deployment, maintenance, and modernization efforts.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Programming: C++

Programming: Java

Programming: Python

Git

Linux

SQL/PostgreSQL

Docker/Containers

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/Math)

Tools

Git

Linux

PostgreSQL

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks an Associate Software Engineer for its Missile Defense team in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will develop, test, and maintain software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new capabilities while complying with security and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 0–3 years of experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.