Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Software Engineer - Middleburg Heights, OH

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer who will be involved in all aspects of the Software Lifecycle including development, testing, design, and documentation. You will work on defense-oriented system software and backend software engineering, focusing on network communications and system-level programming in C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-level software using C++ and C#.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Lifecycle, including development, testing, design, and documentation.
• Work on defense-oriented system software projects.
• Implement and manage network communications protocols.
• Collaborate with a small team of 6-7 software engineers.
• Ensure high-quality backend software engineering.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C++ and C#.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design.
• Knowledge of network protocols and data structures.
• Experience in system software engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience, including co-ops/internships.
• Ability to discuss multi-tasking, object-oriented design, network protocols, data structures, data types, memory management, and error handling in detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with defense-oriented software projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Work Environment

This position is onsite 100% of the time, with a mix of office and lab settings. The team consists of about 6-7 Software Engineers.

There may be occasional travel to trade shows and test events, although this is not a requirement. Travel would be limited to a few weeks per year, with trips lasting only a few days at a time, and all expenses covered. The company culture emphasizes work/life balance, with a 980 schedule that includes every other Friday off. Working over 40 hours a week is very rare.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleburg Heights, OH.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Middleburg Heights,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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