Junior Software Developer
About the job
- Experience developing in C, C++, C#, and/or Java.
- Experience working in object orientation.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience with debugging, testing, and maintaining applications.
- A completed, accredited bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an Engineering discipline.
- One to three years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development.
- Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Yankee White clearance; obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.
- 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.
- Experience with Ada95/98.
- Experience with real-time operating systems.
- Familiarity with Mission Systems Avionics.
- Knowledge of military narrowband communications.
About the company
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 $249.9 million Navy logistics IT MAC broadens recurring task-order pipeline.
- June 2026 OTA consortium additions open Army, naval surface, industrial-base, and information-warfare work.
- July 7, 2025 Greenfield added 61 avionics software employees for Navy aviation programs.
What critics are saying
- Task-order dependence leaves Saalex exposed to recompete losses and protest delays.
- Integrating Greenfield, Spalding, and Netsimco strains delivery, margins, and culture in 2025-2026.
- If Navy or MDA recompetes go against Saalex, acquisition-led growth collapses quickly.
What makes Saalex unique
- Employee-owned defense integrator with nearly 1,000 staff spans undersea, surface, air, and space.
- August 14, 2026 Navy cyberspace MAC win deepens NIWC Pacific mission access.
- January 26, 2026 AI platform and April 22 ASCENT lab accelerate software modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Stock Options
- Professional Development Budget