Junior Software Engineer

Job Title: Junior Software Engineer

Location: [Remote] / Preferred Location Dallas, TX, Huntsville, AL or Grand Rapids, MI

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Job Type: Full-time / Entry Level

Travel: Travel 10% of the time to customer sites and Jovian HQ.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the development of software applications, tools and frameworks supporting aviation and ground-based systems for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to begin their career in a mission-driven environment, working on cutting-edge technologies that support national defense and warfighter capabilities.

You will perform multiple activities in the software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of functional, interface and technical requirements and use cases. 
• Develop UI prototypes for the tools when required. 
• Perform software verification by developing automated testing procedures, solutions and frameworks.
• Perform use acceptance testing and UI testing.
• Follow the full lifecycle software development process.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Support the software deployment process.
• Look for security vulnerabilities in coding.
• Collaborate with team members, project leads and customers.
• Use AI and other tools to accelerate learning and create deliverables.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in development of software applications, tools and frameworks in desktop, cloud and web environments.
• Strong interest in defense systems, aviation, unmanned systems, or ground vehicle technologies.
• Basic understanding of software engineering principles and the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with one or more languages: Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, C.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, or project experience.
• Experience with Generative AI applications.
• Experience with UML or SysML.
• Experience with virtual and cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, Docker, etc.).
• Experience with software IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse) and git.
• Experience with Service Oriented Architecture, REST, or microservice development.

What We Offer:

• Mentorship and hands-on experience with real-world software solutions for defense platforms.
• Opportunities to explore emerging technologies such as ML / AI and their applications in the DoD space.
• Career growth in a multidisciplinary team working on mission-critical technologies.
• Training and certification opportunities (e.g., MBSE, security clearance sponsorship). 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.