Jr. Software Engineer – Java; Aviation Systems; LOCAL

Software Engineer – Java (Aviation Systems)

Location:

Annapolis, MD (Local candidates only)

Work Model:
Hybrid – 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

This is a Java-heavy development role. Candidates must have 1–3 years of hands‑on Java experience in an enterprise environment (banking, financial services, or similar large‑scale environments preferred). Messaging technologies (MQ, JMS, etc.) are nice‑to‑have only, not required. All candidates must be local to Annapolis, MD and able to work on‑site four days per week.

This opportunity is with a leading aerospace and defense organization supporting critical aviation systems used across the globe. You will be working on mission‑critical applications that process high volumes of aviation data and directly support airline operations and global travel infrastructure. These systems must be highly reliable and always available, making this a great environment for engineers coming from structured, enterprise or banking backgrounds.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications
• Work on high-throughput, highly reliable systems
• Assist with application upgrades and modernization efforts
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on core platform improvements
• Participate across the full SDLC

• 1–3 years of hands‑on Java development experience
• Experience working in enterprise environments (banking, financial services, or similar strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting production‑level applications
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming principles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work on‑site in Annapolis, MD four days per week

• Exposure to messaging technologies: JMS, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ
• Experience integrating Java applications with messaging systems
• Linux/Unix experience
• Agile environment experience

• Bachelor’s degree + 1–3 years of experience OR Equivalent professional experience

You’ll be supporting systems that are critical to the aviation industry within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. The work directly impacts operational reliability for airlines and global travel.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.