Job Description
Job ID: 5966
Date Posted: January 20, 2026
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to become a part of our team. The selected candidate will be part of the team that is the primary technical resource for a customer in software development expertise. The team builds hands-on experience with the customer’s in-development software with the objective of helping the customer understand what they are acquiring and identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will be able to understand the customer’s vision and evaluate the software system’s capacity to meet the customer’s requirements.
The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field (must be completed within 6 months from date posted)
- 6+ months of full- or part-time software engineering, system design, development, deployment, and testing experience
- No more than 5 years of relevant experience
- Software engineering skills in C++, Java, Python, web development, and/or scripting
- Familiarity with principles of software system design, development, deployment, and testing
- Familiarity with software development processes, including revision control, peer reviews, and documentation standards
- Ability to assist Program Managers, customers, and other system stakeholders as part of a software applications and solutions technical team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond resourcefully to new demands or challenges
- Must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must be a US citizen and have an active Secret Clearance
- Must be able to travel as needed; nominal max is one 3-day trip every other month
Preferred Qualifications: - Academic or part-time experience working on a software development team
- Comfortable with using the Atlassian suite, including Confluence and Jira
- Comfortable using version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
- Experience with the Agile development framework
*Salary Range - $69,000 - $94,000
- Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience
This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.
Why Join SDL?*SDL offers competitive salaries and
a comprehensive benefits package . Visit our
Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.
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