Junior Solutions Engineer - RealmOne Foundry

RealmOne; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401K with contribution plan

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

RealmOne's Foundry is seeking a Junior Solutions Engineer to join a rotation-based program across active projects. You will contribute to data science, software engineering, and systems engineering efforts while developing broad cross-disciplinary skills.

This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and scientists, strong communication, and hands-on learning in a defense-oriented environment with potential security clearance sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Zero years of professional experience required.
• Demonstrated programming ability (Python) through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance; RealmOne sponsors the process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and testing of software and data capabilities across Foundry projects.
• Support rotational assignments spanning data science, software engineering, and systems engineering.
• Participate in prototyping and demonstrations for internal and customer-facing capability development.
• Collaborate with RealmOne engineers and data scientists to translate mission requirements into technical implementations.
• Document technical work, design decisions, test results, and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with security and data-handling requirements.

Skills

Programming (Python)

Strong communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud provider

Machine learning frameworks

RDF/OWL/SPARQL

Linux administration

Generative AI tools

Job description

Job Brief

Design, development, and testing

Job Description

RealmOne's Foundry is seeking a Junior Solutions Engineer to support applied research and development in service of national defense missions. This is an entry-level position structured around rotational assignments across the Foundry's active project portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute to data science, software engineering, and systems engineering efforts as program needs dictate, and will develop broad technical competency across multiple disciplines rather than specializing in a single area.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of software and data capabilities across Foundry projects.
• Support rotational assignments spanning data science, software engineering, and systems engineering, with scope adjusted to experience level.
• Participate in prototyping and demonstration activities supporting internal research and customer-facing capability development.
• Collaborate with Foundry engineers and data scientists, as well as subject-matter experts from the broader RealmOne workforce, to translate mission requirements into technical implementations.
• Document technical work, including design decisions, test results, and operational procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable security and data-handling requirements.
  

Required Qualifications

• Zero years of professional experience required.
• Demonstrated programming ability, typically Python, through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance. RealmOne will sponsor the clearance process; sponsorship is not guaranteed on day one.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, data engineering, cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with cloud or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or a major cloud provider).
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or data pipeline tooling.
• Exposure to generative AI tools or concepts (e.g., LLM-based applications, prompt engineering, or RAG pipelines).
• Exposure to Linux systems administration.
• Coursework or project experience in cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with semantic web and knowledge graph technologies (RDF, OWL, SPARQL).

Pay Range:

75,000 - 80,000

The RealmOne pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

RealmOne Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family with buy-up option available.
• Retirement + Savings: 401K - 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION - 5% safe harbor - 5% annual profit share. Immediate vested, no match required!
• Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO - 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays - Paid hours for company-required training.
• Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy - Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. - $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.
• MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE! - Paid parental leave - Adoption assistance - Annual swag drops - Flexible work schedules - -Generous referral bonus program - Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.

ABOUT US

• RealmOne is a mid-sized science and technology company dedicated to solving our customers' toughest mission challenges.
• Headquartered in Columbia, MD., RealmOne supplies advanced cybersecurity, data science and software engineering services and products to customers in the Government and commercial sectors.
• RealmOne delivers encompassing mission assurance and critical systems support to government customers across various U.S. locations to include Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
• RealmOne has earned numerous awards, including being named a Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun. With more than 30+ active contracts, 12 of which are prime, RealmOne stands as a premier innovator supporting the Government and Department of Defense, with team members located nationwide.

Disclaimer: Benefits packages offered by RealmOne are subject to variation and may differ based on work location, clearance level, and other eligibility criteria. Specific eligibility, availability, and scope of benefits are not guaranteed, may differ from those generally described, and remain subject to modification at the sole discretion of the company.