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  • Software Engineering Lead

    $135K — $278K *Arlington, VA (Arlington County)In-Person
    Shape software development strategies by leading the design, integration, and maintenance of robust software components and infrastructure, while ensuring best practices in coding, quality assurance, and collaborative Agile methodologies.
    Requirements: 10 years software dev experience; cloud IaC/CaC; Bachelor's in related field.
  • Software Engineer, Platform Operations

    $127K — $180K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Transform the core infrastructure of a cutting-edge platform that empowers engineering teams to deploy and scale services seamlessly. Collaborate to enhance observability and reliability while driving security and scalability initiatives.
    Requirements: 4+ years in Platform Engineering or DevOps; expertise in Kubernetes, GCP/AWS.
  • Principal Software Engineer

    $215K — $250K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Take ownership of complex software systems, enhancing analytics and performance metrics through innovative solutions and effective leadership in software development processes.
    Requirements: BS in Computer Science; 12+ years SW engineering; Java, Docker, GitLab CI/CD.
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    Principal Software Engineer

    $215K — $250K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Elevate your career by developing complex software systems and leading innovative projects. Play a key role in enhancing software solutions while collaborating with team members to analyze user requirements and improve performance standards.
    Requirements: BS in Computer Science or related, 12 years SW engineering experience, TS/SCI.
  • Sr Staff Systems Engineer

    $192K — $289K *Sterling, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Lead technical oversight for an operational space program, ensuring mission success while managing engineering and stakeholder relationships within a dynamic environment.
    Requirements: BS in Engineering & 14 yrs or MS & 12 yrs; active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Software Engineer / Messaging / Observability

    $100K — $130K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Collaborate to develop and integrate a dynamic software suite that supports mission needs, focusing on messaging, observability, and reliable backend engineering within a containerized environment.
    Requirements: Top Secret clearance; Linux, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI experience.
  • Systems Administrator

    $90K — $120K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Unlock potential by providing senior technical leadership for Air Force IT systems. Manage infrastructure, coordinate delivery teams, and enhance system capabilities while ensuring operational stability and security across environments.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years experience, DoD 8140 certification, AWS GovCloud.
  • Systems Engineer - Herndon, VA

    $100K — $130K *Herndon, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high availability and performance of critical systems. As a Systems Engineer, you'll provide 24/7 operational support while implementing best practices and managing technical projects across data centers.
    Requirements: 6+ years IT experience, strong skills in Windows Server, Exchange, AD, and scripting.
  • Systems Engineer L3 - HPC/HMD

    $175K — $250K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in enhancing system monitoring and diagnostics, utilizing advanced tools to resolve complex hardware issues and improve reliability through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, hardware focus, experience with monitoring tools.
  • Systems Engineering Lead - Senior

    $120K — $150K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax City County)In-Person
    Lead systems engineering initiatives to drive effective enterprise application integration and architecture design, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and technical standards while facilitating cloud migration efforts.
    Requirements: Bachelors in IT; 10+ years in DoD systems engineering; secret clearance; certs required.
  • Software Engineer

    $86K — $198K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Join a team that's driven by purpose to build cutting-edge software that modernizes space operations. Take on complex challenges, enhance real-time capabilities, and contribute to mission-critical solutions that shape the future of GEOINT.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree & 5+ years software dev experience; Top Secret clearance.
  • Director Systems Engineering- Data Centers

    $174K — $348K *US-AnywhereIn-Person
    Lead the charge in transforming Data Center solutions by analyzing trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to develop a strategic product portfolio that drives innovation and optimization.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years systems engineering, 8+ years Data Center experience.
  • Software Engineer - Operational Excellence

    $115K — $130K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Advance internal efficiency as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, develop AI-driven tools, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality software delivery and customer satisfaction.
    Requirements: 4+ years engineering experience; AI tools; GitHub; PostgreSQL; monitoring tools.
  • System Engineer 3

    $193K — $262K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Tackle complex system engineering challenges by leading the deployment and documentation of advanced security tools in Linux environments, ensuring effective access management and compliance with operational standards.
    Requirements: BS degree, 20+ years experience, TS/SCI clearance, Linux, Bash, Python.
  • Systems Engineer Level 5 (AI Systems & Trust Frameworks)

    Elevate your career by supporting mission-critical AI initiatives through advanced systems engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop user-centric standards, frameworks, and solutions in a dynamic environment. Join us in shaping AI integration.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 15+ years systems engineering; active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Principal Network Engineer

    $110K — $140K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax City County)In-Person
    Elevate your career by providing cutting-edge network engineering solutions within a highly collaborative environment. Engage in mission-critical projects that enhance national security through innovative design and resilient network performance.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in CS/IS, 9+ years networking experience, DoD clearance eligibility, CCNP, Security+, Linux
  • Software Engineer

    $117K — $218K *Mclean, VA (Fairfax County)Hybrid
    Engage as a Software Engineer shaping innovative solutions for defense clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced capabilities in AI/ML, tackling mission-driven challenges with modern software practices.
    Requirements: TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years in Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Docker, Git.
  • Mission Integration Engineer

    $100K — $130K *Chantilly, VA (Loudoun County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in innovative space program integration, delivering expert insight into mission system interfaces, concept development, and testing strategies, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure mission success.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 14+ years experience, TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Software Engineer 3 (NWG - 028)

    $100K — $130K *Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person
    Transform software solutions by leveraging 12+ years of experience in full system development. Embrace a collaborative environment to overcome challenges and create impactful technology solutions using modern frameworks and tools.
    Requirements: TS/SCI w/ Poly, 12 yrs SWE exp, BS in CS or related, Angular, Spring Boot, Java
  • Software Engineer 3 (NWG - 028)

    $100K — $130K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Drive your career with a dynamic software engineering role demanding expertise in modern tech stacks to develop complex solutions in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate and innovate to enhance systems and processes for optimal performance.
    Requirements: BS in Computer Science or related, 12 yrs SWE exp, TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
  • ServiceNow Engineer SME

    $120K — $150K *Falls Church, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Shape the future of IT service management by architecting and optimizing advanced ServiceNow capabilities. Lead modernization initiatives that enhance readiness, automate workflows, and support mission objectives across multi-enclave environments.
    Requirements: 12+ yrs in ServiceNow engineering; Secret clearance; expert in core modules.
  • *Senior Engineer*

    $100K — $130K *Dahlgren, VA (King George County)In-Person
    Join a team that's at the forefront of weapon systems testing. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage complex test programs, ensuring safety and accuracy in data collection while collaborating with Government personnel to meet engineering needs.
    Requirements: BS in engineering; 10 yrs experience in T&E of weapon systems; Secret clearance.
  • Software Engineer

    $100K — $130K *Herndon, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable AI/ML applications for enterprise solutions. Collaborate with a talented team on cutting-edge technologies to build robust systems that process vast amounts of data effectively and efficiently.
    Requirements: TS/SCI FSP clearance; 6-8 yrs in Linux, SQL, AWS, Python/Java, microservices.
  • Software Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Arlington, VA (Arlington County)In-Person
    Lead the charge in developing advanced cybersecurity solutions for critical operations, focusing on both on-prem and cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to design secure applications and protect sensitive data against evolving threats.
    Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; Active Secret Clearance; Bachelor's in relevant field; 6+ years software dev.
  • Software Engineer 1-INCA-70

    $78K — $250K *Hanover, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Engage in backend development, leveraging your Python expertise to enhance software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team, addressing user requirements and refining system performance in a complex environment.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance, Bachelor's in CS, 7 years SW experience, Python.
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Software Engineering Lead

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$135K — $278K *
Arlington, VA 22204
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Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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What type of companies hire System Engineers?

A wide range of industries hire System Engineers including tech companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and manufacturing companies.

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System Engineers often require skills in system management, problem-solving, technical understanding, process improvement, documentation skills, and operating systems development and management.