Junior Software Engineer

Visionist, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive 15% retirement contrib.

4 weeks paid time off

12 paid holidays

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Lifestyle bonus

Merit increases

Life insurance

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. seeks Junior Software Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.

You will advance maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems using state-of-the-art analytics, fusion, and cutting-edge technologies, while supporting national security objectives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3 years of software development experience, strong object-oriented programming skills, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or related field).
• 3 years of software development experience.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and modern dev tools.
• Background in Multi-INT or complex technical software systems.
• Strong requirements analysis and system documentation skills.
• Ability to verify third-party software against system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex Multi-INT software systems.
• Apply modern and traditional object-oriented programming techniques.
• Create technical/user documentation and deliver user training.
• Analyze system requirements and conduct trade-off and impact studies.
• Perform independent software validation and review test plans/results for compliance.
• Collaborate with software teams across the full development lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Git/version control

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required.

Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we’re seeking Junior Software Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You’ll leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping—while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Based in our nation’s capital, you’ll be at the center of mission-driven innovation with real-world impact.

For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at www.visionistinc.com.

Your contributions are…

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex Multi-INT software systems
• Apply modern and traditional object-oriented programming techniques
• Create technical/user documentation and deliver user training
• Analyze system requirements and conduct trade-off and impact studies
• Perform independent software validation and review test plans/results for compliance
• Collaborate with software teams across the full development lifecycle

Requirements for your new career…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)
• 3 years of experience in software development
• Experience with object-oriented programming and modern dev tools
• Background in Multi-INT or complex technical software systems
• Strong skills in requirement analysis and system documentation
• Ability to verify third-party software against system requirements
• Effective collaboration and communication skills

Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career

• We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose", 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $100,000 - $145,000

Disclaimer:Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.