Jr. Computational Engineer

Nightwing

$64K — $128K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience as a Systems Administrator (SA).
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with Polygraph.
  • In-depth troubleshooting skills in IT systems.
  • Familiarity with system administration interdependencies in a Service Oriented Architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
  • Monitor and resolve problems for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
  • Manage day-to-day configuration and operation of IT systems.
  • Assist users in accessing and using IT systems effectively.
  • Optimize system operations and perform capacity analysis and planning.
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and install software enhancements.
  • Analyze and resolve complex issues related to server hardware and software integration.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with talented professionals.
  • Opportunity to drive innovation in cybersecurity and intelligence.
  • Engagement in complex problem-solving for diverse clients.
  • Support for professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated Computational Engineer/Scientific Computing Engineer to join our technical team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent college graduate with strong foundations in applied mathematics, physics, and computational methods who is eager to solve complex technical problems using modern programming tools and simulation techniques. As a key contributor, the engineer will support the development analysis, and optimization of models that represent real-work physical systems. The junior engineer will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to transform theoretical concepts to computation solutions. CLEARANCE: Willingness to obtain Top Secret /SCI with POLY Responsibilities: • Develop and implement numerical models using Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica • Apply multivariable calculus linear algebra, and differential equations to solve engineering and physics-based problems • Support simulation and analysis of physical systems • Write clean, reproducible code and automate workflows using Bash/Shell scripting • Validate results through analytical methods, data analysis, and comparison with experimental or reference data • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support research, prototyping, and system design Required Skills: • Strong understanding of ordinary and partial differential equations, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra • Experience with one or more computational tools: Python, Julia, MATLAB, Mathematica • Ability to perform rigorous analytical thinking and interpret technical data • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Desired Skills: • Coursework or project experience in computational physics, numerical methods, or scientific computing • Exposure to electrodynamics, signal processing, or computational modeling of physical systems • Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools or data-mining techniques • Internship or research experience in modeling, simulation, or programming Required Education (including Major): • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances. Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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