Engineer/Scientist II

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education stipend

Referral bonuses

Work with federal government

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Engineer/Scientist II to provide engineering, systems support, and software development expertise for a US Navy software maintenance initiative in the Norfolk, VA area.

The role supports mission-critical Navy and joint operational readiness activities, applying advanced engineering and analytical skills to help modernize, develop, sustain, and test complex defense systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Three years of experience in software development and maintenance, including systems/support and test & evaluation.
• One year of technical experience supporting a software development and maintenance project/program.

Responsibilities

• Support software development, sustainment, and modernization activities across project efforts.
• Conduct systems/equipment support, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
• Perform test & evaluation support including documentation, data analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and refine technical solutions.
• Apply engineering principles to model, assess, and improve mission and maintenance workflows.
• Support government objectives through disciplined engineering and project execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Disciplined engineering practices

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Job Summary

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Engineer/Scientist II to provide engineering, systems support, and software development expertise for a US Navy software maintenance initiative in the Norfolk, VA area. This role supports mission‑critical Navy and joint operational readiness activities, applying advanced engineering and analytical skills to help modernize, develop, sustain, and test complex defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support software development, sustainment, and modernization activities across project efforts
• Conduct systems/equipment support, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment activities
• Perform test & evaluation support including documentation, data analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and refine technical solutions
• Apply engineering principles to model, assess, and improve mission and maintenance workflows
• Support government customer objectives through disciplined engineering, testing, and project execution

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Certification requirement: 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 one vendor/platform‑specific certification such as MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA, SCP, RHCP, CCNP, CCDP, OCP, Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer, Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner, Certified SAFe Architect, AWS Foundational/Associate/Professional certifications.
• Three (3) years of experience in software development and maintenance, including systems/equipment support and test & evaluation support.
• One (1) year of technical experience supporting a software development and maintenance project/program (may overlap with above).
• Experience with DoW C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems strongly preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered with COR approval.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical skills, problem‑solving abilities, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across technical teams and customer environments.
• Commitment to structured development practices and disciplined engineering methodologies.

Benefits

• 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

Salary

$80k+ to align with education & experience.

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.