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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating system developer entry level in the United States is $100,265.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $106,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectOperating System Developer Entry LevelSoftware Engineer Entry Level
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; knowledge of OS conceptsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; programming skills
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams focused on OS components, kernel, driversVarious industries, developing applications or systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, OS vendorsTech firms, startups, software companies across industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in OS developmentExploring entry-level software development roles

While both roles require a strong foundation in programming and computer science, Operating System Developer Entry Level positions focus specifically on OS architecture, kernel development, and low-level programming. Software Engineer Entry Level roles are broader, encompassing various software applications and systems. The choice depends on your interest in operating systems versus general software development.

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Infographic showing various Operating System Developer Entry Level job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,265 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Distribution Engineer (Entry-Level or Experienced)

Tipmont Wintek

Linden, IN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Distribution Engineer (Entry-Level or Experienced)

Location: Linden, Indiana (18 miles from Lafayette, Indiana)
Company: Tipmont
Department: System Engineering
Reports To: Director of System Engineering

Tipmont is a member-owned rural electric cooperative committed to delivering reliable, safe and innovative energy solutions to the communities we serve. We combine advanced technology with a strong service mindset to support both our members and the evolving energy landscape.

Tipmont seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Distribution Engineer - entry-level or experienced - to join our System Engineering team. This role will play a hands-on role across a wide range of electric distribution engineering functions that support system reliability, safety and performance. Regardless of their career stage, the ideal candidate will be eager to learn, technically curious and ready to contribute to both day-to-day operations and long-term system planning.

As Tipmont's Distribution Engineer, you will support the delivery of reliable electricity to more than 25,000 members of an electric cooperative in north central Indiana.Our systems include SCADA (supervisory control & data acquisition), MDMS (meter data management systems) and GIS (geographic information system).You'llassist with maintenance and management of associated equipment and communication devices, and collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams on procedures, analyses and studies.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • System protection and safety analysis
  • System modeling and planning
  • Power quality and system performance
  • Operations support and reliability
  • Design and project engineering

You'lljoin a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public-service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We do more than just speak to those values. We live them out every day - and so will you!

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; andmanyopportunities for professional growth and mentoring.

Required Skills:

Entry-Level Candidates

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college
  • Proficiency in Microsoft products
  • Aptitude and ability to learnnew programs
  • Ability to be flexibleand solveproblems when needed

Experienced Candidates

  • More than one year of distribution engineering or utility experience
  • Demonstrated experience in power system analysis and modeling
  • Strong understanding of protection coordination, PQ and system planning
  • Experience with distribution modeling software (e.g., WindMil or LightTable) or similar tools
  • Prior experience in a cooperative or utility environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Internship or cooperative experience in electric utilities or power systems
  • Familiarity with distribution modeling software (e.g., WindMil or LightTable) or similar tools
  • Exposure to power quality analysis or protection coordination concepts
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain

Tipmont is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.If you have a question about the position, pleaseemailrecruiting@tipmont.org. Phone calls will notbe accepted.

Employment Type: Full-Time