IT & Engineering jobs

Tech5 Solutions Inc. Full-time Hybrid, Virginia, United States $140k - $150k / year 2w ago
Security Engineer Job Tittle: Senior Security Engineer Clearance: Secret Location: Springfield, VA   The Security Engineering Team (SET) is required to provide network maintenance and special projects engineering su...
Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injury! ReMed, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is a growing organization dedicated to excelle...
Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, w...
Chantilly, VA, USA Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI w/ Poly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in...
Senior Director, Cloud Architecture Risk Oversight Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and...
53491BR Company: GA Intelligence Job Summary: General Atomics Integrated Intelligence Inc. (GA-Intelligence) develops cutting-edge software solutions that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. We specialize in...
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the...
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the...
Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to join our team and provide technical leadership and lead implementation of our data strategy within the AWS GovCloud environment. The ideal candidate will...
About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objecti...
Overview Design. Disrupt. Repeat. Be an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is the explosive collision of human-centered design and traditional government...
Applies knowledge of sophisticated analytics techniques to manipulate large structured and unstructured data sets in order to generate insights to inform underwriting decisions. Research and develop in-house AI/ML produc...
Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights and support decision-making processes. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators. Collaborate with cross-...
As a Principal Data Scientist and AI Developer here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced data solutions for AI solutions that drive business insights, enhance decision-making...
As a Principal Data Scientist and AI Developer here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced data solutions for AI solutions that drive business insights, enhance decision-making...
About our Team: LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( https://www.relx.com/ ) , a global provider of information-based a...
Training Assessment Data Scientist The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine le...
Training Assessment Data Scientist The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine le...
Training Assessment Data Scientist The Opportunity: As a data scientist, you're excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you're fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, machine le...
Job Description Designs, develops and programs methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured, diverse "big data" sources to generate actionable insights and solutions for client services and pro...
Job Description The Senior Data Scientist II analyzes complex structured and unstructured data using state-of-the-art data science methods for data driven decision making. Develop algorithms that enable machines to perfo...
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Senior Data Scientist to join our innovative team in Ashburn, VA . This is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. Each day U.S. Customs and Border...
Chantilly, VA, USA Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI w/ Poly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in...
Description Responsibilities: Collect, process, and analyze large structured and unstructured datasets to identify meaningful trends, patterns, and opportunities for business improvement Develop, test, and deploy predict...
Data Scientist Apply Now How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the...
Description We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to contribute to a long-term contract position within the healthcare industry. This role focuses on supporting the enterprise-wide launch of Power BI by crea...
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our Life Insurance Underwriting team. This role will support large-scale underwriting initiatives focused on mortality risk modeling and premium determ...
Reference #: 5105179008 EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis. From the office...
Position Summary... What you'll do... About Us The Revenue and Marketing Data Science Team at Walmart Global Tech is dedicated to incubating and developing data-driven, ML/AI solutions that help Walmart, suppliers, selle...
Senior Director, Cloud Architecture Risk Oversight Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and...

1. What IT and Engineering Do (High Level)

Information Technology (IT)

  • Focuses on computing systems, software, networks, and data
  • Supports, builds, and secures digital infrastructure
  • Plays a key role in automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation

Engineering

  • Applies math, science, and technical principles to design and build solutions
  • Covers both software and physical systems
  • Drives innovation in infrastructure, products, and technology

2. Common IT Jobs

Entry-Level / Early Career

  • IT Support Specialist / Help Desk Technician
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Systems Administrator (Junior)
  • QA Tester

Mid-Level Roles

  • Software Engineer / Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Cloud Engineer

Senior / Leadership Roles

  • Senior Software Engineer
  • IT Manager
  • Solutions Architect
  • Director of IT
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Key IT Skills

  • Programming (Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
  • Networking & systems (Linux, Windows, TCP/IP)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Cybersecurity & compliance
  • Troubleshooting and automation

3. Common Engineering Jobs

Core Engineering Disciplines

  • Software Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

Entry-Level / Early Career

  • Graduate Engineer / Junior Engineer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Design Engineer (Junior)

Mid-Level Roles

  • Project Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Quality Engineer

Senior / Leadership Roles

  • Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Director of Engineering
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Engineering Skills

  • Technical design & analysis
  • CAD and simulation tools
  • Problem-solving & critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Compliance and safety standards

4. Industries That Hire IT & Engineering Professionals

  • Technology & SaaS
  • Manufacturing & automotive
  • Construction & infrastructure
  • Energy & utilities
  • Healthcare & biotech
  • Aerospace & defense
  • Finance & fintech
  • Government & public sector

5. Career Growth & Pay Potential

  • Both fields offer strong job demand and competitive salaries
  • IT roles often evolve faster due to rapid tech changes
  • Engineering roles offer long-term specialization and leadership paths
  • Certifications (AWS, Cisco, PMP, PE) can boost earnings and mobility

6. Who Should Choose Which?

Choose IT if you enjoy:

  • Working with computers and software
  • Continuous learning and fast-changing tech
  • Automation, security, and data

Choose Engineering if you enjoy:

  • Designing and building solutions
  • Applying math and science
  • Working on tangible, real-world projects


Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)