Engineer​/Scientist IV

Engineer/Scientist IV

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance 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.

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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

Ignite Digital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering/Scientist IV to support a US Navy software maintenance project. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong experience in software maintenance, and a proven background supporting complex DoW solutions. This role requires a professional who thrives in Agile environments and is committed to continuous technical growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level engineering and scientific support to the project.
• Perform complex software maintenance activities across US Navy-related systems and solutions.
• Support development, enhancement, and sustainment of software applications within DoW C4
  
  ISR, logistics, maintenance, or other relevant operational environments.
• Apply Agile software methodologies and principles in daily development, maintenance, and integration tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, improve, and optimize software systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, participate in design reviews, and ensure compliance with project and DoD standards.
• Work closely with leadership, stakeholders, and the COR to meet mission objectives.

Required Qualifications:

Education Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in one of the following fields:

• Engineering
• Physics
• Network Security
• Information Systems
• Computer Science

Software Engineer or Computer-Related Degrees Only:
Candidate must be working toward one or more of the following (to be completed within 1.5 years of assuming duties), unless COR-approved alternatives apply:

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
• Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD)
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
• Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
• Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
• Certified SAFe Dev Ops Practitioner
• Certified SAFe Architect
• AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Experience Requirements:

• Ten (10) years of experience in software maintenance.
• Five (5) years of technical experience supporting complex software applications and solutions.
• Experience with DoW C4
  
  ISR, logistics, maintenance, or business systems strongly preferred; other relevant industry experience supporting complex enterprise solutions may be accepted with COR approval.
• Demonstrated experience executing Agile software methodologies and principles.
• All required experience may be achieved simultaneously.

Clearance:
Active Department of the Navy (DoN) SECRET clearance required. Candidates without the required clearance cannot be considered.

Salary: $120k+ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled