Optical Engineer Entry Level Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is growing! The Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline software engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs across the enterprise. Our team and products address the customer’s needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions

V2X is growing! The Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline software engineering team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs across the enterprise. Our team and products address the customer’s needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions

The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge, working with teammates, and who have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.? 

Typical Duties: 

As an entry-level Software Engineer, you’ll typically work on a development team under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Your primary duties may include writing and integrating with hardware, testing code, fixing bugs, participating in code reviews, and helping to maintain and improve existing software systems. You’ll likely assist in the design and development of small features or components, contribute to documentation, and collaborate with teammates through version control and issue tracking systems.

Over time, you'll be expected to develop your technical skills, take on more responsibility, and become more independent in solving problems and delivering code.  Documenting workflows and methodologies is also essential to ensure transparency and reproducibility of results.

This role involves continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies to drive innovation and business success.  

Education Requirements:  

  Bachelor's degree in Intelligent Systems Design, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Required Skills:  

• 0-2 year experience of basic understanding of programming fundamentals in languages such as C++, Python, or Java. 

• Familiarity with version control tools like Git and GitHub. 

• Basic understanding of real-time or embedded software concepts, with interest in low-latency data processing and sensor-based systems. 

• Exposure to GPS-type navigation systems or geospatial data handling. 

• Familiarity with electro-optical/infrared systems (such as FLIR) or similar sensor technologies. 

• Introductory experience working with radar data or other real-time sensor inputs.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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Education Requirements:  

  Bachelor's degree in Intelligent Systems Design, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Required Skills:  

• 0-2 year experience of basic understanding of programming fundamentals in languages such as C++, Python, or Java. 

• Familiarity with version control tools like Git and GitHub. 

• Basic understanding of real-time or embedded software concepts, with interest in low-latency data processing and sensor-based systems. 

• Exposure to GPS-type navigation systems or geospatial data handling. 

• Familiarity with electro-optical/infrared systems (such as FLIR) or similar sensor technologies. 

• Introductory experience working with radar data or other real-time sensor inputs.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

#LI-CB2 

#clearance