Engineer/Scientist III

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.

About the Role

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Engineer/Scientist III to support a US Navy software maintenance mission area in the Norfolk, VA area. This senior-level role is focused on advanced engineering, systems analysis, and software development activities that directly contribute to Navy maintenance readiness, logistics modernization, and enterprise-level operational improvements. Candidates will lead and participate in efforts to develop, sustain, integrate, and evaluate complex systems supporting project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct software development and sustainment activities for project and integrated logistics systems
• Perform systems analysis, systems architecture development, and technical solution engineering
• Provide systems/equipment support and troubleshooting for multifaceted environments
• Lead or support Test & Evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting
• Support logistics system workflows, data integration, and performance assessment
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders
• Contribute to modernization initiatives supporting DoW C4ISR, logistics, and enterprise business systems
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to project technical direction

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Physics, Network Security, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Six (6) years of experience in software development and maintenance, including:
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Architecture
  • Systems/Equipment Support
  • Test & Evaluation
  • Logistics support
• Three (3) years of technical experience supporting software development and maintenance projects/programs (Experience may be achieved simultaneously)
• Experience with DoW C4ISR, maintenance, logistics, or business systems highly preferred; comparable complex-solution experience may be accepted with COR approval
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills
• Experience leading engineering or software technical tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse technical teams and customer environments

Qualifications

Certification Requirement (Software Engineer Or Computer-Related Degrees): Must be actively working toward one of the following within 18 months of role start:

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
• OR (with COR approval) one vendor/platform-specific certification, such as:
  • Microsoft (MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA)
  • Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
  • Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
  • Cisco (CCNP, CCDP)
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
  • Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
  • Certified SAFe Architect
  • AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$90k+ 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.