Software Engineer – Recent/Upcoming Graduates

Performance Software

Software Engineer role focusing on development of safety critical systems in avionics and medical devices. Engaging in diverse projects while maintaining work-life balance in a fast-growing environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $76,000 - $86,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance skills working on development teams creating safety critical systems
Work on embedded software for avionics and medical device industries
Get involved with all aspects of the full Software Development Life Cycle
Participate in diverse projects; teams are assembled per project
Contribute to projects with little travel involved
Maintain a great work and personal life balance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status)
Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Strong Object Oriented Language (C++, C#, Python, Java, etc.)
Academic exposure to software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)
Embedded software experience is desired but not required
Prior internship is highly desirable but not required
Highly motivated and self-starting attitude
Must have already graduated or be graduating within the next 3 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Contribution to individual SEP-IRA equal to 12% of salary
Health/dental insurance coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid sick/illness time off
Vacation days
Holidays and other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++C#PythonJavaObject Oriented ProgrammingSoftware Development Life CycleEmbedded SoftwareWaterfallAgile

Soft Skills

highly motivatedself-startingteam collaborationwork-life balance

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree