Engineer/Scientist I

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

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Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineer/Scientist I to support a US Navy software maintenance support initiative in the Norfolk, VA area. This role supports engineering, software development, testing, and system support tasks that enable mission‑critical Navy and joint operational capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical foundations, disciplined engineering practices, and a commitment to developing innovative solutions for complex defense requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support software development, maintenance, and engineering tasks across project efforts
• Assist with systems and equipment support, troubleshooting, and sustainment
• Contribute to test and evaluation activities, reporting, and documentation
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop, refine, and validate technical solutions
• Apply engineering principles to support modeling, analysis, system assessments, and technical workflow improvement
• Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to meet project objectives and timelines

Education

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science

Certification Requirement (Software Engineer Or Computer‑Related Degrees)

Candidates with software or computer‑focused degrees must be actively working toward one of the following within 18 months of assuming duties:

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) OR (with COR approval) a vendor/platform‑specific certification such as:
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
• Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
• Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
• Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
• Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
• Certified SAFe Architect
• AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in software development and maintenance including:
• Systems/equipment support
• Test and evaluation support
• Experience with DoW C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems is strongly preferred, though relevant industry experience supporting complex solutions may be considered with COR approval.
  

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and collaborative mindset
• Ability to support complex engineering and software development tasks in a dynamic environment

Salary: $70k+ to align with education & experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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