Computer Scientist - Junior

Enroute Computer Solutions; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life

PTO & Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Full Summary available on request

Job summary

Enroute Computer Solutions seeks a Junior Computer Scientist to support software development for FAA RDHFL at WJHTC in Pomona, NJ. You’ll work on multiple languages and technologies, contribute to testing and integration, and help with prototyping and simulation activities, including Godot projects.

Ideal candidates have a CS background, 0–2 years’ experience, and strong collaboration skills to support FAA research initiatives. On-site full-time role; security onboarding required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of software engineering and programming concepts.
• Experience with Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, Tcl or Bash.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and basic networking.
• Experience with Godot game engine preferred and web tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software development, testing, integration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and maintain software applications using multiple languages and technologies.
• Support research, prototyping, and simulation activities including Godot-based projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and stakeholders on FAA research initiatives.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

JavaScript

Tcl

Bash

HTML

CSS

TypeScript

Node.js

Networking basics

Linux

JSON

XML

Protobuf Buffers

Git

Unit testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Godot Engine

Git

Containerization

Jenkins

Job description

Computer Scientist - Junior

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

The selected candidate will support software development activities for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Research and Development Human Factors Lab (RDHFL) laboratory at the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Pomona, NJ. Candidates should possess a foundation in software engineering and programming concepts.

• Participate in software development, testing, integration, and troubleshooting activities
• Develop and maintain software applications utilizing a variety of programming languages and technologies
• Support research, prototyping, and simulation activities, including projects utilizing the Godot game engine
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions supporting FAA research initiatives

FAA Security Onboarding and Start Date

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a Position of Public Trust. Candidates should be aware that completion of the FAA security onboarding process may require two or more months prior to beginning work.

Work Location Requirement

This role requires full-time onsite support at the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Pomona, NJ. Remote work is not supported for this position.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of computer programming languages and software development principles
• Experience developing software applications using languages such as Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, Tcl, or Bash
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including network protocols such as TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, and DNS
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Experience with the Godot game engine is preferred
• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Node.js, or similar technologies is preferred
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems is preferred
• Familiarity with containerization is preferred
• Familiarity with Jenkins is preferred
• Familiarity with data exchange formats, such as JSON, XML, and Protobuf Buffers is preferred
• Experience developing or supporting educational, training, or instructional software/content is preferred
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve software and system issues
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Position

Computer Scientist

Division

Enroute Computer Solutions

Full-Time

Full-Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000 Annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance.
• PTO based on Years of Service & Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) with annual employer contribution and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Full Summary available on request.

Position Openings

1

Open Date

8/11/2026

About the Organization

ECS and JVN are dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions in the field of Air Traffic Control Systems. As a recognized leader is this area, our success is based on our greatest asset - our employee team of experts, consisting of diversified professionals whose expertise is constantly evolving and staying well ahead of industry trends. We are dedicated to our employees, offering a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

This position is currently accepting applications.