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  • Senior Operations Engineering Program Manager

    $120K — $150K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Drive your career by leading strategic engineering initiatives that enhance operational excellence, improve performance metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes across the organization.
    Requirements: B.S. in Engineering; 10-12+ years in Data Center/Critical Infrastructure
  • System Engineer Level 3

    $175K — $205K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Join a team that architects cutting-edge cloud infrastructures, streamlining deployment processes and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring effective collaboration between development and operations to drive continuous software delivery excellence.
    Requirements: US citizen, TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, 12 yrs SWE experience, BS in CS, Terraform, GitLab, cloud-native skills.
  • Integration & Test Engineer

    $70K — $95K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Support, integrate, and validate aerospace electronic components while collaborating with engineers across multiple disciplines to ensure compliance with technical requirements and performance goals throughout the product lifecycle.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in related field; 0-2 years experience; test equipment skills.
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    Senior Software Engineer

    $140K — $190K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Elevate your career by designing and enhancing web applications in an agile environment, utilizing your object-oriented programming expertise to deliver scalable solutions and support production operations as a vital team member.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, strong OOP skills, cloud experience.
  • Senior Software Engineer (L5) - Analysis

    $388K — $500K+*US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Unlock potential by designing and enhancing analysis tools that drive experimentation workflows, ensuring strong reliability and performance across systems while collaborating with various teams to deliver impactful insights.
    Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or similar, experience in backend and distributed systems, strong coding skills, knowledge of data analysis.
  • Engineering Program Lead, AI Reliability Engineering (AIRE)

    $125K — $135K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Unlock potential by driving program management excellence within an innovative AI engineering team. Coordinate large projects and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and seamless operations in a fast-paced environment.
    Requirements: Bachelor's/Master's degree in a related field; 6-8 years of experience; DOD Secret clearance.
  • Senior Software Developer

    $203K — $260K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Join us to develop impactful full stack solutions that enhance mission workflows. Collaborate across technology stacks, engage with stakeholders, and create intuitive systems that address real operational needs in a dynamic environment.
    Requirements: Top Secret clearance, 12 years experience, Bachelor's in tech or equivalent.
  • Principal Systems Engineer

    $153K — $211K *US-AnywhereRemote
    Drive collaboration with senior engineers to define systems requirements and strategies, engaging with clients and internal teams to articulate design possibilities and technological direction while ensuring optimal solutions alignment.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in Electrical Eng. or equivalent, 8+ years in Systems Engineering.
  • Full Stack Web Development Software Engineer

    $94K — $198K *Reston, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Drive the development of robust full-stack applications, optimizing performance and scalability. Collaborate in an agile environment, utilizing best practices to enhance system architecture and deliver exceptional user experiences.
    Requirements: BS in CS, 5+ years exp, Secret clearance, front-end expertise, Git, SQL.
  • Construction Software Technical Specialist

    $105K — $142K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Transform the construction estimating landscape by implementing digital workflows and supporting clients with the Autodesk Preconstruction Suite. Leverage your expertise to optimize processes and enhance client engagement in preconstruction practices.
    Requirements: 3–7 years in construction estimating; strong workflow knowledge; software skills.
  • 2882 Software Engineer 3

    Join a team that's shaping the future of complex software systems. As a seasoned developer, you will lead projects, enhance performance, and solve challenging problems through innovative coding and analysis.
    Requirements: 15 yrs SW experience, BS in Computer Science, TS/SCI Full Scope Poly req.
  • Cleared Systems Engineer (DevOps)

    $100K — $140K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Join a team that's dedicated to applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases, fostering collaboration with stakeholders and driving mission success through effective communication and documentation expertise.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, 12 years experience, Bachelor's or equivalent.
  • Cleared Systems Engineer (DevOps)

    $100K — $130K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Join a team that's dedicated to applying systems engineering principles across the entire systems life cycle, fostering collaboration and strong stakeholder relationships to meet mission objectives and prioritizing team dynamics.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, 12 years exp in systems engineering, related degree.
  • Senior Tier-3 Analyst

    $100K — $130K *Falls Church, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Elevate mission-critical support as the Senior Tier-3 Analyst, tackling complex incidents within the War Data Platform's AI initiatives. Build technical capabilities across teams while ensuring operational efficiency in secure environments.
    Requirements: 10-12 years IT support experience; Secret clearance; expertise in AWS, ServiceNow.
  • Software Engineer III

    The Software Engineer III will serve as a Front-End Engineer on the ETPG/EAP Discovery Analytics Team, focusing on developing innovative solutions for data visualization and workflow improvements. The role requires collaboration with diverse users to create tools that enhance user experiences and support critical mission success.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree in CS or related, 12 years SWE experience, React expertise.
  • Deployment Engineer

    Accelerate progress at customer sites by deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments across diverse infrastructures, tackling complex challenges while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance solutions and steer deployments to success.
    Requirements: Kubernetes expertise, AWS EKS experience, Terraform skills, strong communication.
  • Software Engineer (Multiple Levels)

    Join a team that's shaping innovative software solutions across diverse technologies. Collaborate on cloud-native full-stack development, delivering impactful applications while fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, experience in Java/Python/AI tech.
  • Software and Systems Engineer, Mid

    $69K — $158K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Unlock potential by transforming customer needs into innovative Cloud-based software solutions. As part of a collaborative team, you will design systems to enhance mission efficacy while ensuring superior documentation and support.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree; TS/SCI clearance; Agile experience; Security+ CE or related cert within 6 months.
  • Enterprise Modeling Staff Analyst

    $110K — $165K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Advance your career by contributing to integrated mission modeling and simulation efforts, enhancing the performance of space, air, and ground systems. Collaborate with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful analysis.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 5+ years experience; Top Secret clearance.
  • Cloud Architect / Developer SME

    Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure Azure solutions, enhancing cloud infrastructures for critical federal systems while ensuring compliance with stringent security regulations and best practices.
    Requirements: 10+ years of experience, Azure certification, strong cloud architecture skills.
  • Expert Cybersecurity Engineer

    $120K — $150K *Springfield, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Innovate enterprise-wide cybersecurity services by designing robust architectures for identity management, cloud security, and Zero Trust compliance, driving the future of secure systems and applications in alignment with industry standards.
    Requirements: TS/SCI, Master's in STEM/18 years experience, 18 years cybersecurity expertise.
  • Ground System Architect Engineer/Sr. Ground System Architect Engineer

    $117K — $226K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Join a team dedicated to innovating space architecture solutions, driving cross-functional studies and assessments, and collaborating with a diverse set of customers to enhance national security space capabilities and ground systems.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering/science, 6+ years experience in space domain.
  • Software Engineer

    Deliver innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, tackling full-stack challenges in embedded systems and AI/ML deployment, while collaborating closely with hardware teams in a dynamic startup environment.
    Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years embedded systems experience.
  • Engineering Planner

    $75K — $90K *Ashburn, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Unlock success by managing commodities and material demands across projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability, and utilizing MRP systems to streamline production workflows under minimal supervision.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience in purchasing or materials management, SAP.
  • Project Manager

    Elevate your career by leading program management and governance initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, streamline project execution, and enhance operational improvements within Federal or State agencies while fostering client relationships.
    Requirements: MBA required; 5+ years in program management and change management.
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A Chief Software Engineer leads the software development team and makes decisions regarding the technical aspects of projects. They also create and implement advanced strategies for software development.

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