Junior Software Developer - DoD Hardware, Secret Clearance

SimVentions; Charlotte Hall (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

ESOP

Professional development

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a junior to mid-level software developer with experience in hardware control systems and device interfaces. The role focuses on software design, development, testing, and troubleshooting for hardware-interfacing applications with 10% travel. U.S.

citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. Ideal candidates have 3–8 years in software development and proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Rust, plus ability to diagnose hardware integration issues.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with hardware devices, controllers, sensors, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to diagnose hardware-software integration issues.
• Willingness to learn new languages and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software interfacing with hardware systems.
• Design, implement, and test device communication and control functionality.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, and integration issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and documentation.

Skills

Experience 3-8 yrs

C/C++

Python

Rust

Hardware interfaces

Communication

Education

BS in engineering/science/technical discipline

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a junior to mid-level software developer with experience in hardware control systems and device interfaces. The role focuses on software design, development, testing, and troubleshooting for hardware-interfacing applications with 10% travel. U.S.

citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required. Ideal candidates have 3–8 years in software development and proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Rust, plus ability to diagnose hardware integration issues.