Associate Software Engineer

Ultra Intelligence and Communications

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline
  • 0-3 years of software engineering experience, with recent graduates encouraged to apply
  • Strong foundation in software development fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
  • Demonstrates curiosity, ambition, and a drive to learn
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a senior Solutions Architect to enhance engineering skills
  • Utilize modern AI tools to boost team effectiveness
  • Engage in progressively challenging software development tasks
  • Contribute to mission application development for high-demand programs
  • Support military exercises and integration events as needed

Benefits

  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Student loan assistance program
  • Variety of voluntary benefit offerings
Full Job Description
Job Description
Ultra Mission Solutions is hiring early-career Software Engineers to join the Mission Software team under the mentorship of one of our Solutions Architects, supporting high-demand programs and mission application development. This is a pipeline role designed to develop the next generation of Solutions Architects.
In this role, you will work directly with a senior Solutions Architect to build up your engineering capabilities, leveraging modern AI tools to force-multiply the team's impact and accelerate delivery for high-demand programs. You will take on progressively challenging work as you develop, with a clear growth path toward a Solutions Architect track.

We are seeking ambitious, innovative, and curious engineers ready to learn fast and contribute quickly.

Preferred locations: Austin, TX, Huntsville, AL, or Remote.

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the year to support solution engineering in the field, support military exercises, and major integration events.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 0-3 years of software engineering experience (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Solid foundation in software development fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, version control)
• Curiosity, ambition, and a strong drive to learn
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; active clearance preferred
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
• Exposure to AI/ML tooling and modern development workflows
• Familiarity with Python, C++, Go, or similar languages
• Interest in edge compute, mission systems, or rugged platforms
• Aspiration to grow into a Solutions Architect role

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
  • Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
  • Early finish on Friday
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings

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