Computer Sciences and Information Technology
List your Talents and Interests that you think make you a viable candidate for the STEM Industry.
(Something in computer programming or web developer)
In 1-2 paragraphs, describe your Dream Job, including where you want to work.
(Programmer in Washington State)
Research different Job Titles in the Computer Science, Data Science, Programming/Simulation/Game Industry and Engineering
Concentrate on the Job Titles and NOT location. It does not matter that job is not in Houston at this time.
Find two specific Job Listings that most interest you. (computer programming based)
For each of the two Job Listings do:
Document where you found the job listing — What websites or job-sites?
Copy or Screen-capture the job listing
In your own words explain in 1-2 paragraphs describe this job.
List the Company (U.S Based ONLY) that posted the job listing and 1-2 paragraphs describing the company and what it does.
List where the job is located. (Preferred in Washington or somewhere up north of the United States) Would you be willing to work/relocate to there? (YES, willing to relocate)
List Job Requirements, including experience requirement, software and systems, etc.
List Job Responsibilities.
List 5-10 skills you need for this job.
List at least two reasons you choose this as one of your job titles.
Research Paper including Internet/Other Research.
At least Four (4) cited job source web-sites
Three to Five (3 to 5) pages double spaced
Research Paper Format
Required sections: Title, Abstract, Body and References.
Need at least one full page of your opinions and concerns about these topics
Topic:
Talents and Interests for STEM Industry
Some of the talents and interests that make a viable candidate for the STEM industry include critical thinking, which is considered essential, especially in computer programming, as one is required to have high critical thinking skills to make the best possible decisions. Another skill is the analytical skill, which enables a candidate to understand sets of data and analyze them best on their relation with other data, processes, and systems to come up with the best program or system to solve the problems at hand. Communication is another skill that the candidate possesses, which is essential for one being a viable candidate for the STEM industry. As a computer programmer, communication is important to convey complex ideas to individuals with various backgrounds and job titles, including the ones that have less or more technical knowledge regarding programming. The STEM industry involves various kinds of interests, with some of them that make a candidate majoring in computer programming a viable candidate being the customer orientation. Serving and providing various programming solutions to customers is one of the interests that drive one to consider working in the STEM industry.
Dream Job Description
The dream job is to work as a computer programmer in Washington State. A computer programmer is tasked with designing and creating software programs, interacting systems, and software, conducting source-code modification, maintains operating systems, debugging, and writing system instructions. As some that grew up with high interests in computer development and game software development become a computer programmer is considered a dream come true. Having visited family members in Washington State, including grandmother, the city, and the resources available, makes it the best place of working. Working as a programmer in Washington State would a double dream as the conditions together with the dream job would be more than satisfactory.
Job Listing
Job 1: Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist
Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist is a computer system engineer based job that was found on the LinkedIn website (LinkedIn). The job listing, as provided on the website, is indicated in the image below.
Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist is listed by the United States Naval Research Laboratory. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is a corporate research laboratory that conducts scientific and applied research, technological development, and prototyping for the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps (U.S. Naval Research Lab). NRL provides advanced scientific capabilities that help in bolstering the United States’ position of global naval leadership. The specialization of the NRL includes space physics, plasma physics, and tactical electronic warfare. The laboratory requires computer system engineers due to the highly classified material and processes that it handles. The computer engineer will ensure the security, functionality, and applicability of the systems is at the top level.
The job is located in Washington, DC, with the candidate willing to relocate there. Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist job involves Helping Code 5541 in achieving its objectives and mission. Code 5541 is the Communications Security (COMSEC) Systems Section of the NRL that provide in-house expertise in developing and applying of Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) technology and Information Assurance (IA). The main purpose of Code 5541 is to ensure NRL communication systems have the capacity to meet both the security and communication requirements continually. Therefore, the computer system engineers are required to work closely with other agencies and the system developer of the Navy system towards developing high assurance information security products, including components, systems, equipment, and toolkits.
The tasks of the Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist will include software design and development, analyzing network traffic, and analyzing application vulnerabilities. The successful candidate for the job will be working on the Programmable Embeddable INFOSEC Product (PEIP) together with an interdisciplinary team, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and firmware (FPGA) engineers.
Job requirements include secrete clearance, assembly skills, minimum B.S. Computer Engineering or Computer Science, and experience in embedded systems, such as interrupt dispatching. Some of the skills needed for the job include Embedded Linux (PetaLinux), Xilinux Zynq Ultrascale+, UML / SysML, and Rational Rhapsody. The choosing Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist as the title was influenced by the fact that one gets the opportunity to work with the best available resource provided by the agency, and the job is aligned with computer programming as a fulfillment of a dream come true.
Job 2: Software Engineer – Open Source/LAMP
The job listing was found on the Indeed job-website. The software engineer job involves addressing the entire software development lifecycle aspects, including analyzing the needs of the organization and the problems, designing, testing, and developing software to meet those needs or help to solve the problems. The job listing was posted by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), as provided below.
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is an American aerospace and defense corporation with its headquarters located at Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is considered one of the top defense contractors in the United States and in the world, based on total revenue and productivity (General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.). GDIT supports some of the most complex defense, government, and intelligence projects in the United States by offering technology transformation, expertise, and strategy needed to accomplish the mission of keeping America safe. The job listing on the Indeed website is located in Washington, DC, meaning relocation will be conducted upon landing the job.
The requirements of the Software Engineer – Open Source/LAMP job include a Bachelor degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or in Computer programming related fields. The candidate must possess one or two expertise in high-level programming languages, including C++, Scala, and Java.
The skills required for the job listed include:
• The problem-solving ability with a passion for providing workable solutions
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills with the ability to visualize the procedures and possible outcomes
• Efficiency in troubleshooting software problems and debugging large codebase
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively (Robert Half).
The job responsibilities include:
• Performing and providing guidance in all phases of the software development cycle
• Analyzing user and business needs and functionality to plan and design software systems that meet those needs
• Performing and providing guidance on software testing, updates, refinement, and debugging
• Conducting thorough documentation of software or system processes for future updates and maintenance processes (Indeed).
The reasons for choosing this job listing are because it offers the opportunity to work with more experience expertise in the programming field. The job also provides the opportunity to fulfill the need to contribute to keeping America safe.
Opinions and Concerns
The topic provides the opportunity to explore and understand some of the jobs in the market based on one’s preference, passion, and location. The job search process does not only entail finding the job but also reviewing the job requirements, responsibilities, and skills needed. The processes enable one to prepare better for the STEM industry. The job websites are an important platform in developing and preparing a viable candidate for the STEM industry. The job websites offer the opportunity for one to evaluate themselves based on the jobs they consider in the future and what is expected of them to achieve the requirement for the job.
Work Cited
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ABOUT GDIT. 2020. https://www.gdit.com/about-gdit/. Accessed on 20 October 2020.
Indeed. Software Engineer – Open Source/LAMP. 2020. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=software%20engineer&rbl=Washington%2C%20DC&jlid=c08ec92d8c031faa&vjk=d0ac121b72b62e43. Accessed on 20 October 2020.
LinkedIn. Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist. 2020. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/computer-engineer-computer-scientist-at-u-s-naval-research-laboratory-2183660931?refId=8cf0b23d-9548-4e75-aed4-bc987e7d38b9&position=16&pageNum=0&trk=public_jobs_job-result-card_result-card_full-click. Accessed on 20 October 2020.
Robert Half. Software Engineer job description guide. 2020. https://www.roberthalf.com.au/employers/it-technology/software-engineer-jobs. Accessed on 20 October 2020.
U.S. Naval Research Lab. About NRL. 2020. https://www.nrl.navy.mil/. Accessed on 20 October 2020.
