IT & Engineering jobs

Lead DevOps Engineer (Infrastructure Scale & Enablement) Stack: AWS (ECS, Cloud-First), Terraform, GitHub, MongoDB, Snowflake, GCP If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this empl...
ENGINEER MECHANICAL 2 Location: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States Date: Jun 22, 2026 Req ID: 48003 Team: 52 Engineering Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1s...
MECH TECH G 1 / OUTSIDE MACHINIST Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Date: Jun 20, 2026 Req ID: 46803 Team: C100 PRODUCTION Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Y...
::: {align="center"} Senior Quality Systems Specialist ::: ::: {align="center"} ::: Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical...
::: {align="center"} Controls Engineer ::: ::: {align="center"} ::: ::: {align="center"} ::: Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing...
Join Clario, part of Thermo Fischer Scientific, as anAI Engineer, where yourexpertisein machine learning, generative AI, and software engineering will drive transformative solutions across the pharmaceutical and healthca...
Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals with both a computer science and math/physics/aerospace engineering background in education and/or experience to support system engineering/software efforts in suppor...
ENGINEER TEST OPERATIONS 1 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Jun 30, 2026 Req ID: 48167 Team: E84 NUC PRP-TST ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-...
140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY, United States | NKI - Center for Dementia Research/Hussaini | Salary | 28,950-34,670.50 per year | Part Time | Benefits package JOB DESCRIPTION: Dr. Abid Hussaini's laboratory at...
140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY, United States | NKI - Center for Dementia Research/Hussaini | Salary | 57,900.00-69,341.00 per year | Full Time | Full benefits package JOB DESCRIPTION: Dr. Abid Hussaini's labora...
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For over forty-five years, we...
Overview The Shipping & Receiving Tech is responsible for the accurate, efficient, and compliant handling of incoming and outgoing aerospace materials, components, and finished products. This role ensures all shipmen...
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and...
::: {align="center"} Nuclear Engineer ::: Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We...
::: {align="center"} Shipping, Receiving, Materials Technician ::: ::: {align="center"} ::: Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing...
Chantilly, VA, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI w/ Poly Compensation: USD89954 - USD186828 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and...
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 Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI w/ Poly Compensation: USD102414 - USD212706 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and...
Remote, FL, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: None Compensation: USD76036 - USD157920 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators...
Job Title: Data Scientist: Measurement and Decision Sciences Role Overview: This role partners with Marketing, Product, and Business leaders to measure impact, evaluate strategic opportunities, and drive data-informed de...
Career Area: Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers,...
Remote, OR, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI Compensation: USD76036 - USD157920 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services in...
The Wall Street Journal is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive our newsroom's audience-data strategy. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Newsroom Data, you will be embedded in one of the world's most influential newsroo...
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Data Scientist Lead to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's jo...
Data Scientist, Senior The Opportunity: Work as a Data Scientist supporting an intelligence client's foreign ground force reporting requirements. Work as part of a diverse contract team performing in-depth technical anal...
Overview Do you enjoy solving problems, looking at problems through a different lens, and working closely with customers to innovate new solutions to complex problems? Do you jump with excitement at the opportunity to id...
Top Skills' DetailsAdvanced Python, R, SQL for data manipulation and model development End-to-end ML lifecycle (build, deploy, monitor, retrain) Forecasting, recommender systems, predictive analytics MLOps practices (CI/...
Employer Trimble Inc. Job Title Sr. Data Scientist Job Requisition 6083.1518.19 Salary $135,013.00 to $238,700.00 per Year Job Location Westminster, Colorado Job Duties Work with stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and u...
Chantilly, VA, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret SCI w/ Poly Compensation: USD102414 - USD212706 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and...
Huntsville, AL, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI Compensation: USD83164 - USD172725 - yearly Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and service...

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


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