Junior Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking an experienced Junior Software Engineer (SEG1) to support a large support services contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command.

***YOU MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE ***

Position Description: You will provide support to the Program and Deputy Program Manager of a 200 person contractor team that includes subcontractor personnel.

Work location and telework: The government work location is the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Contractors will be required to work at the Navy Yard and in nearby office locations up to 5 days a week. Teleworking may be possible with the customers' approval but will need to evolve as the work relationships evolve.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. They may also perform the following duties:

• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements.
• Maintain databases within an application area.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Certification requirements: None
• Education and experience: Bachelors' degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
• Experience: 0-3 Years experience working with software engineering

Preferred / Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Certificates: None
• Experience: 1 Year experience working with at least one of the following: Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser software system/subsystem design, development, production and/or test experience

Additional experience preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DOD policy and guidance
• System Engineering Technical Reviews
• Technology readiness and technical performance measures
• Combat Systems Integration and requirements decomposition
• Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Program Protection
• Risk Management Process

Travel Requirements:

• Travel should be infrequent but include occasional trips to support government efforts at East and West Coast naval centric areas like Norfolk, VA and San Diego, CA.

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.