Junior Software Developer

SaalexLexington Park, Maryland🇺🇸United StatesPosted Jun 29, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable company like Saalex, where you'll gain hands-on experience developing mission-critical software and contribute to impactful defense programs. You'll thrive here if you have a solid computer science foundation, a passion for coding in C/C++, and a desire to grow your skills within a collaborative team environment. Apply now to launch your career in software development!

Quick Overview

Salary

$75k - $85k/yr

Seniority

Junior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Lexington Park, Maryland, United States

Posted

3 months ago

C#C++Java

Job Description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Junior Software Developer in Patuxent River, MD to support mission-critical DoD programs through the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in computer science, hands-on development experience, and familiarity with real-time systems to contribute to secure, scalable applications in a collaborative environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75k-$85k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming practices
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ and other object-oriented languages
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement technical solutions
Support system enhancements by adding new features and optimizing existing functionality
Contribute to software testing efforts, including unit testing and integration testing
Assist with version control, build pipelines, and deployment activities
Other duties as assigned or required

Required:

Experience developing in C, C++, C#, and/or Java
Experience working in object orientation
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with debugging, testing, and maintaining applications

Desired:

Experience with Ada95/98
Experience with real-time operating systems
Familiarity with Mission Systems Avionics
Knowledge of military narrowband communications

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline (must be a completed, accredited degree) required.
1–3 years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development

Security Clearance:

Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Yankee White clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.