Jr. Software Engineer

About the Role

Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE), Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer (0-2 years) to develop software from front-end to back-end for the next generation of modeling and simulation tools for Department of War (DoW) medical planning. This modernization effort will transition planning tools from desktop applications to web applications while integrating with external systems for seamless and rapid ingestion of external datasets. This position is onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Implement front-end or back-end features.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize web application performance.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of development, test, and production issues.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment) in a CMMI Maturity Level 3 environment.
• Work in a software development team with designers, system engineers, testers, and technical writers.
• Translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces in collaboration with UI/UX designers.
• Integrate APIs and services with back-end developers.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Communicate progress clearly to mentors and team leaders.
• Learn and follow best practices in modular design, code reuse, and maintainability.
• Learn new technologies, tools, and workflows (e.g., .NET, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends.
• Recommend improvements to enhance user experience and system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in software development.
• Strong foundation in an object-oriented programming language (C#, C++, Java, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of software engineering concepts:
  • Object-oriented programming (classes, interfaces, encapsulation, inheritance).
  • Data structures and algorithms (arrays, lists, stacks/queues, hash maps).
  • Software design principles (modularity, separation of concerns).
• Basic knowledge of the following technology stack:
  • C# .NET desktop development (WinForms, WPF).
  • .NET web development (Blazor, ASP.NET).
  • SQL.
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) code generation tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.).
• Understanding of responsible AI principles.
• U.S. citizenship (required to gain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance).

Skills

• Clear Communication: Able to explain technical concepts in written and verbal form to diverse audiences and contribute meaningfully to team discussions. Asks timely, clarifying questions to move work forward.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works well in cross-functional teams and values shared success.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Proactively identifies and resolves UI/UX challenges and performance issues.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with changing requirements and learning new technologies.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines.
• User Empathy: Designs with the end-user in mind, advocating for usability and accessibility.