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Kratos Defense

Project Scheduler I-III

Arlington, TX

As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft ... Works with supervision to create, maintain, and status small proposal, program, or supplemental ...

Acuity Innovations LLC

Network Architect

Boulder, CO · On-site

$75K - $170K/yr

Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and ...

Leo Tech, LLC

Quality Control Manager

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$103K - $131K/yr

Leo Tech LLC is a certified woman-owned small business started in 2015 by Melody Vansandt. She has over 24 years of experience working as a Defense Contractor and Consultant and has held positions as ...

Leo Tech, LLC

Program Manager

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Leo Tech LLC is a certified woman-owned small business started in 2015 by Melody Vansandt. She has over 24 years of experience working as a Defense Contractor and Consultant and has held positions as ...

B4Corp

811933 Systems Engineer $225,000.00

Herndon, VA · On-site

B4Corp is a small defense contracting company focused on supporting the United States intelligence community. They are seeking a Data Engineer responsible for designing data models, building data ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate small defense contractor in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Small Defense Contractor vs Junior Defense Engineer?

AspectAssociate Small Defense ContractorJunior Defense Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically an associate degree or relevant certificationsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentSmall defense firms, project-based work, collaborative teamsDefense labs, engineering teams, project development
Employer & Industry UsageSmall defense contractors, government subcontractorsDefense contractors, government agencies, military projects
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in defense contractingCompared for early-career engineering positions in defense

The Associate Small Defense Contractor typically holds an associate degree or relevant certifications and works in small defense firms on project-based tasks. In contrast, a Junior Defense Engineer usually has a bachelor's degree and focuses on engineering design and development within larger defense organizations. Both roles are entry-level but differ in educational requirements and work scope, with the associate role more administrative and the junior engineer more technical.

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811929 Software Engineer $240,000.00

811929 Software Engineer $240,000.00

B4Corp

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission-focused, highly skilled consultants to support the United States of America’s intelligence community and other defense organizations. The Software Engineer will work as part of an agile development team to design, develop, test, and maintain applications supporting customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Develop full‑stack applications using Angular, Spring Boot, and Java.
• Work as part of an agile development team and participate in sprint planning, standups, and reviews.
• Design, implement, and consume application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Identify bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues, and implement solutions.
• Follow established coding standards and conduct peer reviews.
• Implement testing platforms and write unit tests.
• Apply accessibility standards in front‑end development.
• Work within DevOps processes supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Support microservices‑based architectures and understand when to apply them.
• Use GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Use Jenkins for build and deployment automation.
• Track work and progress using JIRA.
• Develop with AWS services including Lambda functions.
• Write and maintain scripts or components in Python.
• Work with container‑based solutions such as Kubernetes.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Developmental (0-2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6-10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11-15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)
• Strong full‑stack development skills with Angular, Spring Boot, and Java.
• Experience building and integrating APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with agile development practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation processes.
• Experience developing microservices.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements and implementation methods.
• Experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with GitHub and Jenkins.
• Familiarity with JIRA for task and workflow management.
• Experience with AWS services, including Lambda.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience working with Kubernetes or similar container platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
Preferred:
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
Company:
B4Corp is a customer focused company that provides an outstanding compensation and B4Corp benefits. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Leesburg, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.

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