Computer Engineering Entry Level Jobs in Decatur, AL

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Teledyne Brown Engineering (TBE), Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, defense, energy, and environment markets. TBE has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite in Huntsville, AL.

TBE and the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) have been developing medical requirements estimation planning tools since 2001. NHRC's mission is to optimize the operational health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces by conducting research and development to affect Department of War (DoW) policy and practice.

TBE is seeking an Entry Level Software Engineer (0-2 years) with the right composition of knowledge, experience, and drive to develop software from front-end to back-end. The candidate will contribute to the design and development of the next generation of modeling and simulation tools for DoW medical planning. The modernization effort will transition our planning tools from desktop applications to web applications while integrating with external systems to facilitate seamless and rapid ingestion of external datasets.

Position Responsibilities:

• Development
  • 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.

• Team Collaboration
  • Participate in full software development life cycle (requirements, design, implementation, test, deployment) in a CMMI Maturity Level 3 environment.
  • Work in a software development team with support from teams of designers, system engineers, testers, and technical writers.
  • Work closely with User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional interfaces.
  • Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and services.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
  • Communicate progress clearly to mentors and/or team leaders.

• Learning & Continuous Improvement
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Requires Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in software development.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in an object-oriented programming language (C#, C++, Java, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of the following software engineering concepts:
  • Objectoriented 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 our 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

Preferred Soft 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.

Citizenship Requirements:

Due to classified work at the facility and related access restrictions, successful applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to gain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.

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Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.