Associate Software Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Work directly with a senior Solutions Architect to build up engineering capabilities.
- Leverage modern AI tools to force-multiply the team’s impact and accelerate delivery for high-demand programs.
- Take on progressively challenging work as you develop.
- Support solution engineering in the field.
- Support military exercises.
- Support major integration events.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
