Junior Computer Engineer

Job Description

The Division of Technology Implementation at VTTI is looking for entry level technical support for sponsored research projects with an emphasis on computer vision and data processing. Responsibilities include assisting in software development, transitioning projects to field data collection, iterative updates, feature expansion, and real-time troubleshooting. Work involves applying engineering guidelines and helping support software design and deployment with familiarity of the codebase, architecture, and environment.

• Coursework, degree, certification or training in the area of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated engineering integration skills
• Demonstrated experience with software design, implementation, debugging, and updating in research or applied engineering environments
• Experience with software architecture and codebase management
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively with research teams and technical staff
• Clear communication skills

4

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience

Up to 30

2/10/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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