Engineering Apprentice

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem‑solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff.

Through human‑centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

The Nava Engineering apprenticeship program is a paid, full‑time (40 hours/weekly) program starting in early 2026 for early‑career professionals and career‑changers interested in civic tech. This Maryland state‑registered, competency‑based program pairs apprentices with experienced mentors and places them on project teams working on challenges that impact millions. Nava is proud to be the first civic tech‑based company offering an official apprenticeship program registered with the state of Maryland.

Apprenticeships begin with an immersive remote onboarding experience to build a foundational understanding of the profession. Apprentices will then join a Nava team to train on‑the‑job, while continuing to engage in engineering‑specific curriculum throughout the full‑time, paid, on‑the‑job training. Nava invests in your growth by offering CompTIA academic instruction that can be completed outside of work hours.

As an Engineering Apprentice at Nava, you’ll receive on‑the‑job training, technical instruction, and structured career development to build lasting professional skills. You’ll learn by doing—contributing to real projects that have meaningful public impact. Throughout the program, you’ll develop core software engineering skills in coding, testing, debugging, version control, and collaborative development, all while gaining hands‑on experience building scalable, human‑centered digital services for the public sector.

Position type: Exempt, full‑time apprenticeship

Location: Remote

Apprenticeship duration: 2000 hours of hands‑on learning and civic tech experience

• You thrive on cross‑functional teams, enjoy collaborating, and can also work independently
• You bring empathy to your work and care deeply about the people who rely on the systems you build
• You value humility, personal growth, and see feedback as an opportunity to get better
• You’re comfortable giving and receiving kind, candid feedback

• Get comfortable presenting works‑in‑progress so mentors and teammates can provide timely feedback and support
• Bring an adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive approach to challenges and teamwork
• Think broadly about issues, considering technical, user, and organizational perspectives
• Gain a solid understanding of organizational fundamentals and best practices
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, speaking, and through online tools; explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Work remotely with strong, proactive communication skills; ensure productivity, clear blockers, and share your work progress while working independently
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, in person, and through online tools
• Exhibit good judgment and adapt to new situations with flexibility and resilience
• Ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from mistakes
• Strong time management and organizational skills; prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches
• Dependable, accountable, and take ownership of your work
• Collaborative mindset;…