Junior Software Engineer (Python)

Company: Synergy ECP
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

We are searching for cleared professionals who are passionate about their work and ready to take the next step in their careers! The talented individuals we hire at Synergy are provided with a multitude of contract opportunities from developing tip-of-the-spear capabilities to providing support for ongoing mission-critical operations. With high demand from our National Security customers for our talent and expertise, our employees are shaping the future in support of our customer’s most critical needs and are working with some of the best and brightest in the industry. What you will be doing: Synergy is seeking a Junior level Software Engineer proficient with Python, C++, and MATLAB to work on an exciting new mission-focused contract. If you're ready to step into a new role as part of skilled team, we want to hear from you and learn more about your experiences! Requirements Requires a Bachelors degree and seven (7) years of experience as a SWE in program and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects may be substituted for a bachelors degree. Required Capabilities: Python C++ MATLAB Linux Desired Capabilities: Background with RF and signals processing DSP algorithms REDHAWK Docker CLEARANCE REQUIRED Must be fully cleared with the appropriate Polygraph. Benefits Compensation : We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together! Health & Retirement : We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit. Education : Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Work/Life Balance : A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle. Great Corporate Facilities : Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms. About Us Formed in July of 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, our talented, dedicated staff provide a broad range of services in cybersecurity, software, data transport solutions, systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. Intelligence and Defense Communities. We deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security. In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our E mployees, to our C ustomers and by continually improving P erformance (ECP). This is what sets us apart and enables us to be an autonomous yet agile business delivering huge results and meeting our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services. Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are interested in learning more about Synergy and what opportunities may be available to you, let’s start a conversation together! Our team is happy to speak with you about your experience and goals so that they may work with you in finding the kinds of positions that you are most interested in. Feel free to drop off your resume with us via our website or send it along to staffing@synergyecp.com . Apply today and start your new career at Synergy!

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