Software Engineer- Entry Level

Software Engineer - Entry Level

Location : Annapolis Junction, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Industry : Software Engineering / Advanced Systems

Compensation : $118,000 – $131,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

15% 401(k) contribution

30 PTO days with carryover available

Position Overview

Clearance Requirement : TS / SCI with Polygraph

We are seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join the GALAXYMAP team at the Mega Center. This role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with minimal software engineering experience who are eager to contribute to mission-critical software projects in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have exposure to Java and a strong foundation in computer science principles. Experience with NLP, AI / ML, and Kubernetes is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the design, development, and testing of software systems

Write, debug, and maintain code, primarily in Java

Collaborate with team members on software architecture and design discussions

Support deployment and maintenance of software in test and production environments

Assist in documenting software design, coding practices, and troubleshooting procedures

Work under the guidance of senior engineers on Agile or iterative development projects

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university

Minimal experience with Java

TS / SCI clearance with Polygraph required

Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies

Note : Four (4) years of relevant software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice to Have

Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Experience with Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML)

Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments

Compensation & Benefits Flexibility :

We can also provide no benefits or adjust our current benefits to accommodate a higher salary. Adjusted benefits may include reducing the amount we contribute to the 401(k), the amount of leave, or other components.

Why Join This Opportunity

Gain hands-on experience on mission-critical software systems

Work with cutting-edge technologies and high-impact projects

Collaborative, engineering-focused environment with mentorship from senior engineers

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.