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Junior Software Engineer

SonalystsManassas, VAApril 12th, 2026
Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a junior software engineer to support software development functions for defense system projects. The successful candidate will have experience with Python or MATLAB and be a fast learner who can quickly become a key contributor to the development of mission-critical, real-time military software applications.Location Working full-time onsite at Lockheed Martin in Manassas, VA. What you will be doingSupporting design, implementation, and integration and test of new and existing software applications running in a cloud environment.Develop and test algorithms in MATLAB or Python.Investigating and fixing bugs resulting from system testing.Participate in an Agile team including participating in planning, SCRUM, and retrospective meetings.What’s in it for youWorking on challenging and innovative projects.Opportunity to challenge yourself (learn and grow) intellectually as technologies advance.Salary ranges between $70,000‐$90,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.Become an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includesFlexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.Paid Time Off401(k) Plan with company matchEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Sales Bonus ProgramSpecial Performance and Retention Bonus ProgramHealth and Dental InsuranceDependent Care Assistance Plan Health Care Reimbursement Plan Employee Referral Bonus ProgramProfessional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills ProgramRelocation AssistanceRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical degreeMust be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*Desired qualifications includeExperience with MATLAB or PythonExperience developing containerized applications for cloud-based architectures running KubernetesSoftware development for a Linux-based systemExperience/knowledge in multiple development languages/environmentsExperience with submarine combat systemsExperience working within a defined (CMMI Level 3 or greater) software development processPossessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law.Drug Testing Employerwww.Sonalysts.com