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TEKFORTUNE INC

Software Quality Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

They are seeking a Software Quality Engineer with extensive experience in aerospace/defense industry software processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards. Responsibilities : • ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer I

Roseville, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today! GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Develops product software using software engineering best-practices, while ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer I

Roseville, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today! GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Develops product software using software engineering best-practices, while ...

Mosaic.tech

Software Engineer, Air Defense

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

As a Software Engineer on the Air Defense team, you will solve a wide variety of problems involving ... Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer ...

Anduril Industries

Software Engineer (C#)

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

... the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold ... We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Software Engineer to join a fast-paced team dedicated to ...

4C North America

Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

... the Defense Industry. We are proud of being a growing part of the Orlando Defense and Space ... Our Software Engineer will have a critical role in the success of the company as the business ...

4C North America

Software Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

... the Defense Industry. We are proud of being a growing part of the Orlando Defense and Space ... Our Software Engineer will have a critical role in the success of the company as the business ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense industry software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Software Engineer (Defense Industry Clearance Requirement)

Aurora, CO • On-site

ITEC
1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company Description

ITEC is an Information Technology (IT) and Engineering Company founded in 1999. Our employee-centric reputation comes from providing exceptional care to our employees. We provide competitive salaries and benefits, as well as unmatched morale events for our employees and their families. ITEC has a reputable presence in the Defense and Aerospace sector for our responsiveness and dedication in providing qualified talent. Our goal is to deliver reliable, top-quality staffing solutions to our customers, while continuing to be an employer of choice.

We invite you to learn more about ITEC at www.teamitec.com. Join us. We are always seeking great talent to join our ITEC Team. 

Job Description
  1. The team will work closely with Systems Engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind.
  2. Software engineers will gain experience with the full software life-cycle including design, development, test, delivery, and maintenance.
  3. Developers apply various technologies including Java, J2EE, JMS, Webservices, Python, Ruby, Chef, C++, Oracle, Mongo. 
  4. Developing new functional capabilities within software applications to meet a wide range of customer requirements and operational needs 
  5. Responsible for performing development, integration, test and documentation duties to ensure proper operation of hardware and software platforms 
  6. Integrating a wide variety of applications from various sources, and ensuring they meet performance standards for stability and resource utilization 
  7. Develop software, tailor reusable software, and integrate software components 
Qualifications
  • DoD Clearance: TS/SCI and CI Poly
  • 2+ years of Software Development experience 
  • Programming skills Java and/or C++ 
  • Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object Oriented Design (OOD) skills 
  • Proficiency in Windows, Unix and/or Linux 
  • Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycles 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; problem solving skills
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential. Additional information at 303-261-3380; Tim Forbert

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