Junior Software Developer
- Salary
- $75k - $85k annually
- Level
- Junior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Junior Software Developer in Patuxent River, MD to support mission-critical DoD programs through the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in computer science, hands-on development experience, and familiarity with real-time systems to contribute to secure, scalable applications in a collaborative environment.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75k-$85k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Onsite.
Essential Functions:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming practices
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ and other object-oriented languages
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement technical solutions
- Support system enhancements by adding new features and optimizing existing functionality
- Contribute to software testing efforts, including unit testing and integration testing
- Assist with version control, build pipelines, and deployment activities
- Other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Required:
- Experience developing in C, C++, C#, and/or Java
- Experience working in object orientation
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience with debugging, testing, and maintaining applications
Desired:
- Experience with Ada95/98
- Experience with real-time operating systems
- Familiarity with Mission Systems Avionics
- Knowledge of military narrowband communications
Education/Years of Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline (must be a completed, accredited degree) required.
- 1–3 years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development
Security Clearance:
Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Yankee White clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
Saalex's standard text
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Plan
What this role asks for
87% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Saalex's standard text, folded away below.
Read against Saalex's other open postings on this site.
The team: Greenfield Openings HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 23 open in Greenfield Openings. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
C++ (5 of 23), Java (5 of 23), Python (4 of 23), C (2 of 23)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Journeyman Software Developer posted Sep 30
- Avionics Integrated Product Team Lead posted Sep 11
- Cockpit Lead Systems Engineer posted Sep 9
- Senior Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Mission Systems Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Senior Financial Analyst posted Aug 27
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted Aug 19
- Engineering Technician III posted Jul 17
- Junior Systems Administrator posted Jul 15
- Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software/Data Analysis) posted Jun 25
- Junior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Junior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Senior Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted May 21
- Junior Systems Administrator posted Mar 10
From the team and dates on Saalex's own job board.
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