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Jr Software Engineer

Riverside Research

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Beavercreek, OH · Posted November 3, 2026

No experience needed. The posting says: “0-2 years relevant experience as a developer”

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  • Python
  • Java
  • Git
  • C#
  • Maven

About the job

Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Position Overview

Riverside Research is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to work closely with the Government customer to implement software applications for an ongoing Air Force project. The chosen candidate will serve as a technical member of a team consisting of software engineers and developers to develop and maintain existing software used across the government. The engineer will provide mature, robust solutions to rapidly integrate mission systems, facilitate mission system capability evolution, as well as sustained competition across the system life cycle.

This position is in Beavercreek, OH.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, implement, test, and develop high-quality applications utilizing coding languages to include primarily Java

Implement unit, functional, regression, and acceptance tests

Identify and resolve software issues

Conduct peer software reviews

Experience with revision control (preferably Git)

End user support and documentation

Able to obtain a security clearance as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Desired

Experience with C++, Python, and others

Experience with XML

Familiarity with modern build systems such as Maven, Gradle, or Ant

Experience with public-key cryptography

Qualifications

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other related STEM degree

0-2 years relevant experience as a developer

Experience with Java

Global Comp $75,000 - $95,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.