Junior Associate Software Engineer (Early Career)

Sphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems in Space, and they are seeking a Junior Associate Software Engineer to join their Space Communications team. This early-career role involves contributing to the development of a ground communications and data-transport platform for US government satellites, while receiving mentorship and gradually taking ownership of features.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of features and improvements in a secure, well-tested, and performant wayWrite code that meets our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale web environmentCollaborate cross-functionally to maintain a high bar for qualityWork alongside senior engineers to advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performanceAssist with unit and integration testing to identify and resolve bugs in the softwareWork within an agile team environment and contribute to team discussion and planningSkills0-1 years of professional experience in software development (internships, academic projects, or personal projects)Basic understanding of software development conceptsFamiliarity with at least one programming language such as Python, C, Java or RustEager to learn new technologies and grow your technical skillsetAbility to communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating with othersAbility to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environmentComfortable asking questions and working in a fast-paced, evolving environmentBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related fieldMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearanceBenefitsMeaningful equity ownershipProfit sharingEmployer 401(k) contribution100% employer covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependentsCompany OverviewSphinx Defense builds software to solve complex national security problems for america and its allies. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://sphinxdefense.com.



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