Junior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking a passionate Junior Computer Software Engineer to join our innovative Ventura, CA team. This is an opportunity to develop and test autonomy software for our groundbreaking Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) Family of Systems and advanced guidance, navigation, and controls (GNC) technology. You will join a team of dedicated engineers and scientists who are pushing the boundaries of maritime technology to deliver exceptional products and capabilities.

What You'll be Owning

• Generates fully operational and tested code from design documents (i.e., UML diagrams, detailed requirements)
• Provides appropriate documentation for generated code
• Work with senior employees to design software components and document design appropriately
• Technical Lead for projects as appropriate
• Provides mentoring for interns
• Contributes to proposals and presentations
• Lead/contributing author on reports/papers and presents work at meetings when appropriate
• Participates in software engineering initiatives

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Requires clearable U.S. Citizenship
• Advanced foundation in software engineering practices and principles as well as ability to apply them
• Advanced ability to understand challenges of implementation (in software/hardware) of new scientific concepts, algorithms, designs, systems, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more software languages as well as the ability and desire to learn more
• Proficiency in commonly used software development tools
• Ability to practice effective time management of goals and deadlines
• Ability to research existing solutions to problems and perform basic tradeoff analyses
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods for obtaining solutions
• Ability to write clear, grammatically correct documents with logical structure and deep technical content
• Demonstrates excellence in technical discussions with internal and external collaborators
• Displays professionalism both in the workplace and in customer interactions
• This is a full-time position with the expectation of a minimum 40-hour commitment per work week. The regular workdays are Monday – Friday around the core hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 100% on-site requirement. Regular attendance is essential to permit the team to function effectively. The job is performed in an indoor office environment. An employee in this position frequently sits or stands in the same location with opportunity to move about; regularly thinks, concentrates, analyzes, interprets, interacts with others, and communicates orally and in writing; regularly reads, sees, hears, and speaks; regularly uses a computer; and frequently uses hands to write, type, finger, handle, or feel.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Academic or project experience with underwater vehicles, robotics, or maritime/defense systems
• Exposure to autonomous systems
• Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, RS-485, Ethernet, CAN bus
• Experience with software configuration management tools
• Prior internship or co-op experience at a defense contractor or marine technology company

Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We're proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

California Pay Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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