Engineer/Scientist III

Ignite Digital; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Govt contracts

Community engagement

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Ignite Digital is a government contractor focused on delivering software development and systems engineering to DoD programs. The company seeks candidates with a strong background in engineering, security, and logistics systems to support critical missions.

Salary starts around $90k+ with education and experience, and applicants must be eligible for a DoD SECRET clearance. Ignite Digital emphasizes growth, community engagement, and working with federal agencies on meaningful initiatives.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in software development and maintenance including systems analysis, architecture and test & evaluation.
• Three years of technical experience supporting software development and maintenance projects/programs.
• Experience with DoW C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct software development and sustainment for project and integrated logistics systems.
• Perform systems analysis, systems architecture development, and technical solution engineering.
• Provide systems/equipment support and troubleshooting for multifaceted environments.
• Lead or support Test & Evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Support logistics system workflows, data integration, and performance assessment.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives supporting DoW C4ISR, logistics, and enterprise business systems.
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to project technical direction.

Skills

Software development

Systems analysis

Systems architecture

DoD C4ISR

Team leadership

Education

Engineering

Physics

Network Security

Information Systems

Computer Science

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve outsized performance that only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome‑driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital‑forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks Of Working At Ignite Digital

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct software development and sustainment activities for project and integrated logistics systems
• Perform systems analysis, systems architecture development, and technical solution engineering
• Provide systems/equipment support and troubleshooting for multifaceted environments
• Lead or support Test & Evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting
• Support logistics system workflows, data integration, and performance assessment
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders
• Contribute to modernization initiatives supporting DoW C4ISR, logistics, and enterprise business systems
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to project technical direction

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science.

Certification Requirement (Software Engineer Or Computer‑Related Degrees)

Must be actively working toward one of the following within 18 months of role start:

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) OR (with COR approval) one vendor/platform‑specific certification, such as:
• Microsoft (MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA)
• Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
• Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
• Cisco (CCNP, CCDP)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
• Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
• Certified SAFe Architect
• AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Experience

• Six (6) years of experience in software development and maintenance, including:
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems/Equipment Support
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Logistics support
• Three (3) years of technical experience supporting software development and maintenance projects/programs (Experience may be achieved simultaneously)
• Experience with DoW C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems highly preferred; comparable complex‑solution experience may be accepted with COR approval.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking skills
• Experience leading engineering or software technical tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse technical teams and customer environments

Salary: $90k+ to align with education & experience.

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

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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.

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