Part Time Co-op – Java Software Engineer

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Java Software Engineer developing and maintaining software applications for aerospace and defense industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance software solutions in satellite technology.

Posted 5/20/2026part-timeState College • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJUnitLinuxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Java Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.
Design, implement, and test Java-based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java/C++ and satellite technology to drive innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation / completion of studies in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)
Experience performing Unit Testing using tools such as JUnit
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaC++object-oriented programmingUnit TestingJUnitsoftware designsoftware developmentsoftware maintenancesoftware performancesoftware scalability

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementcritical thinkinginnovation

Certifications

U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance