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Kepora

Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g ... N COOP: N Unpublished Skills: N Mandatory Skills: 1. Twelve (12) years experience as a SWE in ...

Kepora

Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g ... N COOP: N Unpublished Skills: N Mandatory Skills: 1. Twelve (12) years experience as a SWE in ...

Kepora

Cloud Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$66 - $85.75/hr

N COOP: N Unpublished Skills: N Mandatory Skills: 1. Eight (8) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required; two (2) ...

Kepora

Cloud Software Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$59.50 - $77.25/hr

N COOP: N Unpublished Skills: N Mandatory Skills: 1. Eight (8) years experience software engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required; two (2) ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

C/C++ Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$96K - $161K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to support mission-critical Command ... Participate in system upgrades, refreshes, and deployments at AMOC, CAMOC, COOP, and international ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

C/C++ Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$96K - $161K/yr

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to support mission-critical ... Participate in system upgrades, refreshes, and deployments at AMOC, CAMOC, COOP, and international ...

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How much do software engineer coop jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for software engineer coop 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.

What is a software engineer coop?

A Software Engineer Coop is a student or recent graduate who works temporarily at a company to gain practical experience in software development. These positions are typically part of a cooperative education program, where students alternate between classroom study and full-time work in their field. Software Engineer Coops assist with coding, testing, debugging, and other tasks under the supervision of experienced engineers. This role helps students apply their academic knowledge, develop technical skills, and build a professional network that can benefit their future careers.

What kind of projects and responsibilities can I expect as a software engineer coop?

As a Software Engineer Coop, you’ll typically be assigned to real-world projects that contribute to your team’s ongoing development efforts. Responsibilities often include coding, debugging, testing software, and participating in code reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers. You may also attend team meetings, collaborate with designers or product managers, and get exposure to the full software development lifecycle. The work environment is supportive and focused on learning, with mentorship and feedback provided to help you grow your technical and professional skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a software engineer coop, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Engineer Coop, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms, usually gained through coursework in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, coding languages such as Python or Java, and exposure to integrated development environments (IDEs) are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication distinguish standout candidates in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for successfully contributing to development projects, learning from mentors, and integrating into professional engineering teams.
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USAF - Sr. Software Engineer

Ellsworth, ME • On-site

cFocus Software Incorporated
51 - 200 employees
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$122K - $160K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Sr. Software Engineer to join our program supporting the United States Air Force. This position is onsite with the onsite location being in Ellsworth, South Dakota. This position requires a TS/SCI SSBI clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI SSBI clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 10+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • Advanced software engineering experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications through design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing complex system modifications within controlled, configuration-managed environments.
  • Strong experience with secure software development, debugging, logging, exception handling, vulnerability remediation, and security-control implementation.
  • Experience designing and executing unit, integration, regression, interface, performance, security, and production-readiness testing.
  • Experience integrating enterprise applications with WebSphere middleware, DB2 databases, and underlying Windows/Linux infrastructure.
  • Ability to perform advanced diagnostics and code-level root cause engineering and to provide Level III escalation support.
  • Experience with source control, build and release management, configuration baselines, change control, patch/update validation, and deployment verification.
  • Working knowledge of RMF, Assessment and Authorization, continuous monitoring, authorization evidence, and DoD/Air Force cybersecurity compliance.
  • Experience supporting backup/recovery, resilience, COOP, disaster recovery, test-data protection, and emergency corrective actions.
  • Strong technical documentation, peer-review, problem-solving, stakeholder-coordination, quality-control, and communication skills.
  • Active IA System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I, DoD 8140 System Administrator, and 632-Intermediate

Duties:
  • Analyze mission, functional, technical, cybersecurity, interface, and sustainment requirements and translate them into implementable software designs and engineering changes.
  • Design, develop, modify, integrate, debug, and sustain FMWF application components and associated services in accordance with approved technical baselines.
  • Evaluate requested system modifications, identify dependencies and risks, develop corrective engineering solutions, and maintain usability within evolving technical environments.
  • Perform secure software engineering and implement applicable security controls, least-privilege practices, auditability, error handling, data protection, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain controlled development and test environments, including configuration management, patch validation, test data management, and secure backup of development data.
  • Develop and execute unit, integration, regression, interface, performance, security, and deployment-validation testing.
  • Conduct engineering validation of patches, updates, enhancements, and modifications before production release and verify production readiness.
  • Validate post-deployment functionality and performance; analyze failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Support cross-stack integration among the application, WebSphere middleware, DB2 databases, Windows/Linux systems, Active Directory, virtualization, storage, and security tooling.
  • Collaborate with database administrators on schemas, queries, data integrity, interfaces, migrations, performance, and recovery considerations.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure engineers and system administrators on environments, service accounts, deployment dependencies, capacity, availability, patching, and configuration changes.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel on RMF controls, vulnerability remediation, authorization evidence, assessment findings, and continuous-monitoring requirements.
  • Provide Level III technical escalation support through advanced diagnostics, log analysis, debugging, code-level root cause analysis, and fault isolation.
  • Support routine lifecycle sustainment, emergency corrective engineering, COOP, disaster recovery, and mission-continuity activities.
  • Support implementation and short-term sustainment of newly deployed capabilities and transition stable solutions into operations.
  • Participate in configuration reviews, readiness reviews, engineering change management, technical reviews, and QASP performance activities.
  • Develop and maintain source code, build/deployment materials, interface documentation, design records, test plans/results, release notes, configuration records, and operating procedures under version control.

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