Computer Scientist I
About The Position
Under general supervision, a Computer Scientist I provides software and systems engineering services, typically as a member of a work unit or group. Employee will be responsible for advising team and project managers on technical problems, interacting with customers and project managers on a regular basis, and using judgment and initiative in developing analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for problem solving. The role involves interpreting customer requirements and developing and analyzing the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems, assisting in the design of system/software and associated design documentation, and participating in design reviews. Implementation of design through software coding or hardware and appropriate documentation of the design implementation is also a key function. The Computer Scientist I will plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing, assist in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software, and perform other job-related duties as required.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline is required for this position.
- Knowledge of computer-based systems and applications
- Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
- Familiarity with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or in related experience or a master's degree in an associated discipline
- Experience with computer-based systems and applications
- Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks including but not limited to C#, C++, Python, and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
Responsibilities
- Advise team and project managers on technical problems
- Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
- Use judgment and initiative in developing analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for problem solving
- Interpret customer requirements and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems
- Assist in the design of system/software and associated design documentation
- Participate in design reviews
- Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation
- Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
- Assist in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
- Perform other job-related duties, as required
- Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Benefits Active on Day 1
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
