Computer Engineer/Analyst

NDI Engineering; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering is seeking candidates in Lakehurst, NJ for a Computer Engineer to join a high-energy team delivering updated naval systems.

The role focuses on developing and maintaining an integrated software system aligned with Navy architecture, requirements, and policies, with emphasis on software design, testing, and lifecycle support in lab and shipboard environments. Candidates will participate in system reviews, documentation, and security-conscious software development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of computer engineering experience in development and test environments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies related to shipboard software control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development/modification of ship design specifications and review user system specs.
• Provide engineering support for networks and software for labs, demos, and shipboard systems.
• Perform software testing, installs, configuration, and travel for ship SW installs.
• Participate in system program reviews, technical reviews, and documentation development.
• Develop, modify, test software for Test Sites and Shipboard following secure lifecycle practices.

Skills

Software testing

Networking

Cyber security

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Job description

NDI Engineering Company is looking for candidates with at least 2 - 5 years of experience in Computer Engineering to work with a team of high energy software and system developers in delivering new/updated systems to the Navy. Candidate will develop and maintain an integrated software system that aligns with the Navy architecture, requirements, objectives and policies for Naval Systems. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a solid 2 - 5 years of computer engineering experience in a development and test environment.

Job Responsibilities

Systems Engineering Support Services

Assist in the development and/or modification of ship design specifications and in the review of user system specifications. Provide engineering support for network products produced for labs, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and fielded shipboard systems. Work in this area includes initial concept exploration and requirements definition, through engineering development, qualification testing, lab and/or shipboard integration, and troubleshooting.

Systems Software Testing Services

The testing should include:

• Software testing
• Software installs and configuration
• Travel required for ship SW installs and test
• Cyber Security Work Force Certification required (must be able to obtain after being hired)
• System troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Networks
• Software CM knowledge

Life Cycle System Support

• Participate in System Program Reviews, Technical Reviews, Technical Exchange Meetings, Engineering Team Meetings and other Technical and Programmatic forums to maintain awareness of program and system issues and initiatives.
• Assist in the development of user manuals, technical descriptions, training material, and fact-sheets necessary for the sustained, successful operation and maintenance of mission critical Data Networks.
• Assist in the writing of system engineering plan documents, requirements documents, test procedures and plans, test reports and other related technical documentation for lab, test site and shipboard applicability.
• Help assess potential cost, schedule, and performance impact associated with installation of proposed program related hardware and software changes.

Candidates will be involved with software design, development and testing:

• Develop, modify, enhance, and test software for Test Sites and Shipboard following software assurance best practices throughout the software lifecycle:
• Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan the development of a new application or modification of an existing application for security compliance.
• Capture security controls used during the requirements phase to integrate security within the process, identify key security objectives, and maximize software security while minimizing disruption to plans and schedules.
• Apply coding and testing standards, security testing tools, and conduct code reviews.
• Apply secure code documentation.
• Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to ensure the desired information is produced and instructions are correct.
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design applications and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems from an accredited institution. CompTIA Security+ or Secure C++ is highly desirable. Working knowledge of DOD/DON cyber security policies and processes, as relates to shipboard software control systems is highly desirable.
• The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD security clearance. Location: Lakehurst, NJ

NDI Engineering Company is a privately-held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.