Computer Scientist

King Cove Federal LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King Cove Federal LLC at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD seeks Computer Scientists and Software Developers to support a high-visibility U.S. Army project. An active DoD Secret clearance is strongly encouraged and hands-on AI experience is valued.

Recent graduates and early-career professionals are welcome; no minimum years of experience required. Demonstrated coding abilities and AI development skills through internships, coursework, capstone projects, or personal projects will be considered.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance required.
• Entry-level through experienced candidates; no minimum years.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE/Data Science/AI or related field.
• Demonstrated programming ability in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Hands-on knowledge of AI/ML development and AI applications.
• Ability to demonstrate coding/AI skills through projects, internships, or GitHub.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern languages and frameworks.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML solutions, models, and APIs into software applications.
• Write, debug, troubleshoot, and optimize code for performance.
• Support frontend and backend development, including database integration and data processing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop software solutions supporting Army missions.
• Participate in software testing, code reviews, documentation, and system integration.
• Apply secure software development practices within a DoD environment.

Skills

Programming languages

AI/ML development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE/Data Science/AI

Tools

React

React Native

FastAPI

SQL/SQLite

Git/GitHub

HTML

Job description

Description

Summary

Delta Point is seeking motivated Computer Scientists and Software Developers to support a high-visibility U.S. Army project at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland.

Recent college graduates and early-career professionals with an active DoD Secret security clearance are strongly encouraged to apply! We are looking for talented individuals with strong programming skills, knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), and the ability to demonstrate hands‑on software development experience. An active Secret clearance is required for consideration.

Professional experience is not required. Relevant internships, college coursework, capstone projects, personal projects, and demonstrated coding abilities will be considered. Candidates must be able to showcase their technical skills and understanding of AI development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML solutions, models, and APIs into software applications.
• Write, debug, troubleshoot, and optimize code to improve application performance and functionality.
• Support front‑end and back‑end development, including database integration and data processing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative software solutions supporting Army missions.
• Participate in software testing, code reviews, documentation, and system integration.
• Apply software development best practices within a secure DoD environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance.
• Entry‑level through experienced candidates will be considered. No minimum years of professional experience required. Internships, academic projects, capstone projects, and independently developed applications demonstrating programming and AI capabilities are acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated programming ability, preferably in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages.
• Hands‑on knowledge of AI/ML development, including building, implementing, or integrating AI‑powered applications.
• Ability to demonstrate coding and AI development skills through previous employment, internships, academic projects, GitHub repositories, or personal projects.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a technical development environment.

Technical Skills Required (Experience with some of the following is preferred; proficiency in all is not required):

Candidates are not expected to have experience with every technology listed below. We welcome applicants with strong coding fundamentals, hands‑on AI development knowledge, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Software Development

• Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML
• React / React Native
• FastAPI and API development
• SQL / SQLite
• Git/GitHub and version control

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• AI/ML application development and integration
• Python AI/ML libraries and frameworks
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI
• AI‑powered APIs and automation
• Data processing, model testing, and evaluation

Additional Skills

• Data visualization tools such as Power BI, D3, or eCharts
• Data pipelines and backend services
• Palantir Foundry / Army Vantage
• DevSecOps and secure software development practices
• Previous experience supporting DoD or military programs