Intermediate Level Software Engineer

Industry

National Security & Defense

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is a global technology company, delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. Become part of a respected and hard-working team delivering innovative, next generation aviation solutions to our customers across the globe. We design, build, and secure critical military aircraft solutions using unique technology applications and Agile software development capabilities to improve mission agility, capability and operational readiness. Jacobs’ deep experience with advanced technology systems and our wide-ranging program support capabilities work together to make us a premier partner to aerospace and defense client locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As a Center of Excellence for software development, JSEC provides an environment where innovative ideas flourish. We bring together skilled engineers and domain experts into high-performing, agile teams empowered to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Our teams use modern architectures for web and mobile deployments, leveraging subject matter expertise to harness new technologies and deliver next-generation tools. Our responsibilities span the full-stack spectrum including back-end data services and front-end development using Agile and DevOps best practices.

As a member of an Agile Development Team, you will participate in the development of quality and innovative software, based upon established acceptance criteria, architecture, and requirements.

Working with other developers, end-users, operational Subject Mater Experts (SME) and stakeholders during each Agile Sprint and Program Increment, you will innovate and collaborate to provide state-of-the art solutions to the operational field.

Responsibilities: 

Work Scope may include the following duties:

• Contribute to a team of skilled engineers designing, building and maintaining thoroughly tested, quality software on a cadence for our end-users

• Perform software development activities in accordance with Sprint and Program Increment (PI) Planning and established Agile development processes, practices, standards and policies

• Execute and complete User Stories as allocated and planned

• Collaborate with Software Testers and Systems Engineers to assist in verification activities to ensure the software’s functionality, interfaces, integration with other components, behaviors and error handling meet quality and user expectations

• Assist in defect identification, reporting and resolution

• Participating in Peer Review activities

• Collaborate with team members, architects, Systems Engineers and SMEs when implementing solutions, behaviors and interfaces

• Identify, analyze, and resolve defects in accordance with priorities and established processes

• Validate fixes and ensure corrections are effective and do not introduce new issues

*This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Here's what you'll need

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance Required: 

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US DoD Secret or Higher

Minimum Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related scientific engineering discipline and at least two (2) years of experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skills in applying software engineering principles and practices

• Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira

• Working knowledge of C#, Javascript, Typescript, .NET

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills working with complicated systems and data sets

• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain difficult technical issues

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities desired:

• Experience with common web frameworks and technologies (HTMLs, CSS, React, etc.)

• Knowledge of and skills in applying AngularJS or Blazor

• Interest in Civil/Military flight operations and aeronautical data

Travel Requirements: 

Work may require occasional travel

Work Schedule/Location:

Our team works on a compressed 9/80 schedule. Hybrid w. at least 2 days in office at the Nashua location are required

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

90,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

110,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Nashua	New Hampshire	United States