Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer Smart Mobility

Location: McLean, VA (On-site )
Travel: Up to 10%
Clearance: Public Trust eligibility required

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support research and development efforts focused on smart mobility, automation, and intelligent systems. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are eager to grow, work with emerging technologies, and contribute to real-world software solutions in a collaborative R&D environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team developing software tools and applications that support automated and connected systems. The role involves hands-on development, testing, simulation, and collaboration across teams to improve system performance, safety, and usability.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through testing and maintenance

• Develop and maintain software tools written in Python and C

• Support safety evaluation and performance testing of automated systems

• Collaborate with team members to break down requirements into clear development tasks

• Contribute to open-source-style workflows, including code reviews and pull requests

• Research industry trends and emerging technologies to inform development priorities

• Create clear documentation, including design notes, code comments, and technical descriptions

• Use simulation tools to test and evaluate system behaviors and use cases

• Communicate progress and technical details to stakeholders as needed

• Master s degree with 1 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor s degree with 2 4 years of relevant experience

• Hands-on experience with Python and C development in a Linux environment

• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or intelligent systems concepts

• Experience using ROS 2 (Python or C )

• Understanding of core mathematical concepts (linear algebra, probability, geometry, statistics)

• Experience with Git and modern software development workflows

• Familiarity with software quality practices (unit testing, CI pipelines)

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment

• Eligibility for a Public Trust clearance and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics or motion modeling

• Experience with perception, planning, or control algorithms

• Experience working with robotics systems in simulation or real-world environments

• Familiarity with Agile development tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

• Experience with simulation platforms such as CARLA

• Exposure to MATLAB/Simulink

• Self-driven learner with interest in new tools and technologies