Junior Software Engineer

Vadum, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vadum, Inc. is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support design, development, testing and analysis of innovative software solutions.

You will work under the guidance of senior engineers on prototype development, concept design, software testing, and research activities while expanding your technical knowledge and engineering skills. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced software technologies and mission-focused engineering projects, ideal for recent graduates or early-career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Government security clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new concepts on the job.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Public speaking to present to engineers and management.
• Experience with Java, C/C++, Python/TensorFlow/Scikit-Learn, MATLAB and ML frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, entry-level or junior level support to the engineering team.
• Verifies and tests assigned metrics on projects.
• Enters test results into a quality control database.
• Identifies potential areas of project improvement and assists with solutions.
• Ensures compliance with company quality requirements across programs and products.
• Identifies and reports problems to senior engineers.
• Assists in developing new methods to improve quality and efficiency.
• May interact with external clients/suppliers under supervision.

Skills

0-5 years experience

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Java

C/C++

Python/TensorFlow/Scikit-Learn

MATLAB

ML frameworks

Job description

Description

About Vadum

Since 2004, Vadum has built a reputation for practical innovation, delivering advanced technology solutions to customers in the highly competitive field of national defense research and development. Our engineers work on cutting-edge technologies that solve complex technical challenges in support of critical national security missions.

If you're an early-career software engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems and wants to work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative research and development environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Vadum is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and analysis of innovative software solutions. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to prototype development, concept design, software testing, and research activities while expanding your technical knowledge and engineering skills.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals to gain hands‑on experience with advanced software technologies and mission‑focused engineering projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general, entry‑level or junior level support to the engineering team.
• Verifies and tests assigned metrics on projects.
• Enters test results into a quality control database.
• Identifies potential areas of project improvement; recommends and assists with development of appropriate solutions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company and client quality requirements in all assigned programs, functions, products, and areas.
• Identifies and reports problems with specific processes or products to senior engineers.
• Assists senior engineers in the development of new methods to improve product quality and process efficacy and efficiency.
• May interact with external clients/suppliers with supervision.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to be flexible and learn new concepts and technologies on the job.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Public speaking skills to give presentations to Software Engineers and the management team.
• Experience with programming languages (JAVA, C/C++, Python/TensorFlow/Scikit‑Learn, MATLAB, and ML frameworks).
• Familiarity with Functional Programming concepts and styles a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with senior engineers and translate results from complex analytics into elegant data products.
• Ability to work effectively and comfortably with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and support staff.
• Organization and delegation skills to break large projects down to milestones and assign tasks best suited to team members.

Why Join Vadum?

At Vadum, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and researchers developing innovative technologies that make a meaningful impact on national defense. We offer an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical growth, providing opportunities to work on challenging projects from concept through implementation.

Whether you're launching your career or building on your early professional experience, Vadum offers the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to technologies that matter.

Vadum, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vadum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Manager at [phone].