Junior Software Research Engineer

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, VA seeks an entry-level software researcher to assist senior staff. You design and implement software systems for research tasks, debug, profile, and optimize code under supervision.

Responsibilities cover communicating with stakeholders, developing robust architectures, maintaining project docs, and contributing to reports. Candidates should have a CS/Engineering degree, Python and full-stack familiarity, and willingness to obtain security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• Programming capability and data analysis or coordination skills.
• Understanding of software architecture and system design principles.
• Knowledge of computer networking preferred.
• Familiarity with Python and full-stack development preferred.
• Strong object-oriented programming and SOLID design knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate in a software development team and obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements software systems for research tasks with performance and maintainability in mind.
• Communicates with stakeholders to understand needs and guides architecture and design decisions.
• Maintains project files and databases; reviews literature and data sources.
• Cleans data, summarizes findings, and documents research results.
• Contributes to writing project reports and drafts analyses.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Object-oriented programming

SOLID design principles

Software architecture concepts

Git/version control

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

SQL

Debugging tools

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, VA seeks an entry-level software researcher to assist senior staff. You design and implement software systems for research tasks, debug, profile, and optimize code under supervision.

Responsibilities cover communicating with stakeholders, developing robust architectures, maintaining project docs, and contributing to reports. Candidates should have a CS/Engineering degree, Python and full-stack familiarity, and willingness to obtain security