Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in California, MD

BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. Our consultants are experts in Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, Recruiting & Sourcing, and Strategic Pricing, and our passion is guiding our partners toward success within this competitive sector. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises (DSE) to find their next Electrical Engineer I.

DSE, Inc. is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training, and program management that enables front-line soldiers, sailors, and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. We accomplish this by using the most qualified employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation, maritime technologies, and simulation/training technology as it emerges. To this day, DSE continues to foster a work environment that supports ingenuity and the care for each member of the team.

The Electrical Engineer I provides entry-level technical and engineering support services for the Air Combat Electronics program office at NAVAIR (PMA-209). This position is open to recent graduates and early-career engineers. No prior professional experience is required.

You will work alongside senior engineers supporting military communications systems, with a focus on software defined radios including Embedded COMSEC, anti-jam, and SATCOM waveforms. Early work includes:

• Supporting the review of Engineering Change Proposals and CDRL documents

• Contributing sections to technical white papers and platform integration plans

• Assisting with testing of ARC-210 radio capabilities delivered through Collins radio and RCU software releases

This is a role built for someone who wants to learn defense communications systems from the inside. You are not expected to arrive knowing waveform theory or the NAVAIR acquisition process. You are expected to arrive with a solid engineering foundation, real curiosity, and the willingness to ask questions until you understand the answer.

DSE doesn't just ask for your experience, it rewards it. DSE's PTO program is experience-based rather than tenure-based. Relevant internship, co-op, and military experience is evaluated at hire and can qualify you for a higher PTO allocation from day one. It's a rare structure in this industry, where most companies only reward the tenure, you earn after you join.

That same philosophy carries through the rest of the benefits package:

• Starting salary range: $75,000.00 - $85.000.00 annually

• Medical and dental: 100% company-paid premiums for employees, 50% for dependents

• 401(k): up to a 4% company match

• Insurance: fully paid life, short-term, and long-term disability, no cost to you

• Employer-funded FSA plus HRA contributions toward your deductible

• Experience-based PTO: internship and co-op experience considered, plus the option to purchase additional PTO

• 11 paid holidays (6 national, 5 floating)

• Tuition reimbursement to support continued professional growth, including graduate coursework

• Structured onboarding with a senior engineer mentor and a defined path to Electrical Engineer II

Engineering Support and Development

• Support the analysis, design, testing, and evaluation of military communications and weapons systems under the direction of senior engineering staff

• Assist in verifying that designs meet operational requirements, addressing both functional and performance specifications

• Learn and apply the tools, standards, and methodologies used in Navy systems integration work

Technical Documentation and Analysis

• Assist in reviewing engineering change proposals, CDRL deliverables, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation

• Draft assigned sections of technical reports, white papers, and integration plans for senior review

• Compile and organize technical data in support of engineering analyses and recommendations

Systems Integration and Testing

• Support systems integration activities to verify interaction between components and subsystems

• Assist with quality assurance testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities

• Support the preparation of test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, and capture and document test results

Process and Documentation Support

• Assist in writing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and design practice criteria

• Identify and raise inefficiencies observed in day-to-day engineering workflows

Performance Evaluation

• Support the review of technical specifications for alignment with military standards and performance requirements

• Assist in collecting and analyzing performance data used to identify risks and evaluate system reliability

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

• Degree must be completed prior to start date. Candidates graduating within six months of application are encouraged to apply

• No prior professional engineering experience required

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements

• Demonstrated foundation in circuit analysis, signals and systems, and electronics coursework

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical work clearly

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

• Internship, co-op, or research experience in aerospace, defense, communications, or RF engineering

• Coursework or project experience in communications systems, RF and microwave engineering, digital signal processing, or embedded systems

• Hands-on laboratory experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators

• Senior design or capstone project involving hardware and software integration

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C

• Prior military service or exposure to a DoD environment

• Existing or previously held security clearance

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.