Software Engineer (entry-level)

Overview

woodcons.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$80,000 to $105,000 per year

Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, and testing of operational equipment and software
• Aid in executing manual test cases and documenting test results
• Support system integration testing efforts for small to medium components
• Learn and apply test methodologies, tools, and processes used in mission environments
• Support test data collection, basic analysis, and defect documentation
• Participate in automated testing efforts and gain exposure to test frameworks and scripting
• Support Linux-based environments and gain experience with scripting and automation tools
• Collaborate with senior test engineers, developers, and systems engineers to improve system quality
• Follow established engineering standards, security requirements, and testing procedures

Qualifications

• Required Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline) Four (4) years of work experience may be substituted for a degree
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Shell
• Understanding of software development concepts and operating systems

Preferred Skills

• Interest in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern testing practices