Position Description

Join DDS as an Engineer!

At DDS, engineers are the backbone of our cross-functional teams, leading with patience and collaboration. Whether coding, hacking, or crafting hardware, they ensure compliance, security, functionality, and quality. Engineers suggest innovative tech solutions and leverage modern tools to tackle challenges.

You'll be part of a friendly, motivated team, working together to achieve impactful missions. DDS welcomes specialists (frontend, backend, hardware, data, AI) or generalists with diverse tech experience.

About DDS We transform how the DoD designs, builds, and deploys technology to save lives and stay ahead of threats. From cybersecurity to climate tech, DDS solves complex challenges with top talent for two-year terms (renewable for a second). If you're not a "DoD person," don’t worry—your impact here will be phenomenal.

About CDAO
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office unites teams like DDS, JAIC, and others to accelerate data, analytics, and AI adoption across the DoD. Our goal: empower warfighters with cutting-edge capabilities.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Develop/deploy apps & secure systems
• Analyze & manage data systems
• Fix & secure failing systems
• Advise on system designs, contracts, & Open Source tech
• Build hardware/software solutions

Your Skills

• Proficiency in 2+ programming languages
• Networking, database, and CI/CD experience
• Git/GitHub/GitLab expertise
• Familiarity with DevSecOps & Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Effective collaboration with product/design/data teams

If this excites you, join us in making a global impact! ✨

WHS is the designated support and service provider of human resources, facilities, resource management, contracting, personnel security, research, equal employment opportunity, and executive services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, other select DoD Components in the National Capital Region and beyond, Congress, and the White House.

WHS enables mission partners’ success by delivering high-quality, convenient services which align to and support the National Defense Strategy and provide an exceptional customer experience that exceeds our partners expectation.