Associate Software Engineer

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

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

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• 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

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email View email address on click.appcast.io.