COMPUTER SCIENTIST

NAVAIR; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVAIR in the Digital Networks & Applications Department seeks a Computer Scientist to advance the RDTE environment by designing, building, and maintaining complex networks and upgrading legacy systems. You will contribute to efficient, state-of-the-art network solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Based in Patuxent River, MD, you will work on native multicast for live, virtual, and constructive events, ensuring low-latency, high-bandwidth performance and coordination with DoD

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert within the DNA Department focusing on network creation, management and maintenance for the RDTE environment.
• Support native multicast for live, virtual, and constructive events; ensure low-latency, high-bandwidth network performance for distributed LVC/test events.
• Manage resources to upgrade and modernize the network in accordance with DoD directives and Navy requirements.
• Maintain contact with other teams, DoD activities, and international partners; stay informed on latest RDTE tech advancements.

Job description

You will serve as a Computer Scientist in the Digital Analytics Inf & Tech Adv Group, Digital Networks & Applications Dept of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• You will serve as a technical expert within the Digital Networks and Application (DNA) Department in the areas of network creation, management and maintenance focusing on the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Environment.
• You will support for native multi-cast for live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) events; low-latency, high-bandwidth network performance in support of distributed LVC and test events.
• You will be responsible for managing resources to complete projects to upgrade and modernize the network and will do this in accordance with all DOW and Navy directives.
• You will maintain contact and attends meetings with other teams, DoD activities, and representatives of other countries, keeping fully informed of the latest technical advancements pertaining to RDTE and related fields.
• You will attend conferences, symposia, and demonstrations and visit other government test ranges, agencies, universities, and industries to obtain technical information.

Minimum Salary

143913

Maximum Salary

197200

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Position Open Date 11/03/2026

Position Close Date 11/10/2026

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NAVAIR offers an outstanding benefits package.