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.