Computer Scientist (Job #731)

Defense Acquisition Support Services

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD security clearance
  • 8+ years of experience in software development
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related field
  • Prior military service or experience supporting military programs
  • Experience on DoD software development projects
  • Familiarity with secure deployment pipelines and DevSecOps principles

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy secure front-end and back-end solutions
  • Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for iterative software delivery
  • Integrate data visualizations and AI/ML APIs to boost mission effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with DoD development standards and cybersecurity best practices
  • Manage application state and user access for security
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and backend services
  • Participate in code reviews and DevSecOps workflows

Benefits

  • Free Health Care from Aetna
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Employer Paid Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Professional Development Training
Full Job Description
Summary

DAS LLC is seeking highly motivated Computer Scientists to join a high-visibility, mission-critical project at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy front-end and back-end solutions in a secure, scalable DoD environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to support iterative delivery of software capabilities
  • Integrate interactive data visualizations and AI/ML-powered APIs to enhance mission effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with DoD development standards, branding, and cybersecurity best practices
  • Manage application state, session storage, and RBAC for secure user experiences
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and backend services using modern frameworks
  • Participate in code reviews, documentation, and DevSecOps workflows

Required Technical Skills

Candidates must have experience with several of the following (depth expected to vary by role seniority):
  • Active DoD security clearance
  • 8 plus years experience
  • Bachelors in computer science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
  • Prior military service or experience supporting military programs
  • Previous work on DoD software development projects
  • Familiarity with secure deployment pipelines and DevSecOps principles

Front-End Development
  • React / React Native
  • HTML, JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Charting frameworks (eCharts, D3, PowerBI)
  • RBAC, session storage, and state management
  • Familiarity with DoD branding and UX guidelines

Back-End & Data
  • Python, FastAPI
  • SQL / SQLite
  • Modular architecture and event/queue systems
  • Data pipelines and services integration
  • AI/ML API integration
  • Experience with Vantage/Foundry platforms (preferred)

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
  • Free Health Care from Aetna
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Employer Paid Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Professional Development Training

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