Junior Application Engineer
About the job
- Proficiency in custom computer programming, commercial off-the-shelf application configuration and customization, report development, DevOps, scripting, and testing.
- An Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree in a relevant discipline and at least 2 years of directly related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q Clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Residence in the Albuquerque area because the work is performed onsite.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware information-technology issues.
- Experience gathering information-technology requirements.
- Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Experience troubleshooting desktop applications.
- Process documentation and technical writing ability.
- Analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Basic understanding of software architecture concepts.
- Assist in enhancing software functionality by improving software architecture, supporting existing software, and engineering hardware components that optimize technologies.
- Provide technical support to clients, test applications, maintain hardware, and respond to customer requests.
- Analyze complex system requirements, design software tools and subsystems, and manage software development and support processes.
- Manage software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, accepted design techniques, and Computer Aided Software Engineering tools.
- Estimate software development costs and schedules.
- Review existing programs and assist with refinements, reducing operating time, and improving current techniques.
- Gather functional requirements, document processes, and begin learning application development.
- .NET development experience.
- SQL experience.
About the company
Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maryland
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Argonne awarded Edgewater a five-year IT managed services contract on July 16, 2026.
- EIA awarded Edgewater a February 2026 task order with $10.6 million total backlog.
- NASA SEWP VI runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2036, expanding pipeline access.
What critics are saying
- Federal recompetes can erase revenue quickly; one lost DOE contract hits hard.
- Edgewater's NIH protest dismissal on January 28, 2026 shows aggressive, costly procurement battles.
- Customer concentration around DOE, FBI, DHRA, and EIA creates existential dependency on federal awards.
What makes Edgewater IT unique
- Edgewater pairs cleared federal staff with DOE and national-lab mission knowledge.
- Tom Ferrando, a former Salient CRGT CEO, brings large-scale federal services leadership.
- NASA SEWP VI and integrated ITC/AV offerings widen Edgewater's procurement access.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program