Software Developer (Junior to Journeyman)
JSL Technologies Incorporated · China Lake, CA
$85,000–$100,000
Jul 22, 2026
China Lake, CA
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software developer role supporting a DoD tactical range integration program, focused on full-lifecycle development of real-time systems that interface with radar, target tracking, and communications hardware. Day-to-day work spans coding in C++, debugging, database management, and cybersecurity compliance, with some involvement in simulations for air combat training systems. The position is open to junior or more experienced candidates, with junior hires mentored toward independent ownership of larger projects.
Mid level · 3+ years · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · Secret clearance · Full-time
Advertised as Junior, but the requirements read as Mid.
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How this req sits in the market our data
What the occupation pays Median $162,936 (middle half $129,967–$177,142).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
The posting is explicitly dual-level, advertising a 'Junior' title but stating it is 'fully prepared to hire at a higher labor category' (Journeyman) for more experienced candidates. The advertised title is Junior; the actual minimum requirements (3 years of experience, ability to manage large-scale project phases independently) support a Mid-level classification.
The degree requirement is listed as 'BA/BS degree OR an applicable basic certification' — because a certification is accepted in lieu of a degree, no formal degree is hard-required.
The clearance gate is stated as 'ability to obtain a valid U.S. Government Secret Clearance' at the required level, with active clearance listed as preferred for the Journeyman level. Classified as Secret (ability to obtain).
Ada and Pascal are listed under Desired Qualifications (Journeyman level) as 'highly beneficial for legacy systems' — preferred, not required.
Static code analysis tools and vulnerability/penetration testing support appear under Desired Qualifications — preferred, not required.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): static code analysis.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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