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# Junior Software Developer

- **Company:** Greenfield Engineering
- **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Software Applications, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Real Time Systems, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74700555-junior-software-developer

## About the Role

Required:

 * Experience developing in C/C++
 * 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:

Active Top Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## 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., * 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


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