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CoAspire · 9 hours ago

Junior Software Engineer

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

CoAspire is a cutting-edge defense manufacturing leader in Northern Virginia, specializing in the precision assembly of advanced weapons systems. The role involves contributing to the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded and application software for advanced missile programs in a collaborative environment.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInternet of Things

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Matt Fisher

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, modification, and review of embedded software in C/C++ for missile flight control and supporting subsystems

Develop test programs, automation scripts, and graphical user interfaces (GUIs), primarily on Windows platforms, to support software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), integration, and qualification testing

Implement, optimize, and verify guidance, control, and signal-processing algorithms

Support software-hardware integration, including debugging, interface definition, and real-time performance analysis

Conduct unit and system testing, end-to-end integration testing, code reviews, and support system-level verification and flight-worthiness testing

Perform root-cause analysis on software issues, implement fixes, and support configuration management and change processes

Generate and maintain software documentation (in line with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) expectations), including requirements specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and reports

Ensure all software complies with customer-required guidelines, coding standards and security requirements

Qualification

C/C++Embedded software developmentVersion control (Git)Real-time systemsTypeScript/JavaScriptWindows-based environmentsCameo for MBSECommunicationCross-functional teamwork

Required

0–5 years of software engineering experience in aerospace/defense or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded or real-time applications

Experience with embedded software development, debugging tools, and version control (e.g., Git, GitHub, Kanban-based agile development)

Familiarity with real-time systems, multithreading, and basic software-hardware interfacing

U.S. citizenship and current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Preferred

Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript for test application and GUI development

Experience with Windows-based test environments, automation frameworks, or lab integration tools

Familiarity with Cameo for MBSE efforts

Benefits

Full benefits from day one: medical, dental and vision

401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting

PTO and Federal holidays

Company

CoAspire

CoAspire offers IT services to full-spectrum federal contracting.

Founded in 2013

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.coaspire.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Doug Denneny

CEO

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