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Back End Developer - Mid-level - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Maximus

Multiple locations

+10

General information

Job Posting Title

Back End Developer – Mid-level

Date

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

City

Fort Meade

State

MD

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Recent contract awards in cybersecurity and operational readiness underscore Maximus’ role as a reliable prime for high‑impact government missions. Joining Maximus means contributing to meaningful work in fast‑paced environments alongside professionals committed to service, accountability, and results.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This role is onsite five days a week in Fort Meade, MD and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS196, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides subject matter proficiency supporting back-end software development activities.
Applies analytical skills supporting process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
Performs analysis, planning, and development of requirements documents and functional models.
Designs and develops back-end architectures supporting system capabilities and integrations.
Develops and modifies RESTful APIs supporting application functionality.
Performs database management, data modeling, and optimization.
Supports testing and validation to verify system operability and compliance.
Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Must be able to report on-site in Fort Meade, MD up to five days per week based on customer requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
3 years of experience with bug tracking software (Jira).
3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
3 years of experience performing back-end web design and development.
3 years of experience with the following: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.
5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:

Postgres

RDS

Exodus

Python

Luna

Java

Docker

OpenJDK

Ansible

Packer

Maven

Kubernetes

Red Hat

Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments.
5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.
Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS196, T4, Band 7

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate’s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

$

100,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

130,000.00

Back End Developer – Mid-level

General information

Job Posting Title

Back End Developer – Mid-level

Date

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

City

Fort Meade

State

MD

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Recent contract awards in cybersecurity and operational readiness underscore Maximus’ role as a reliable prime for high‑impact government missions. Joining Maximus means contributing to meaningful work in fast‑paced environments alongside professionals committed to service, accountability, and results.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This role is onsite five days a week in Fort Meade, MD and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS196, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides subject matter proficiency supporting back-end software development activities.
Applies analytical skills supporting process improvement, specialized studies, and requirements definition.
Performs analysis, planning, and development of requirements documents and functional models.
Designs and develops back-end architectures supporting system capabilities and integrations.
Develops and modifies RESTful APIs supporting application functionality.
Performs database management, data modeling, and optimization.
Supports testing and validation to verify system operability and compliance.
Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Must be able to report on-site in Fort Meade, MD up to five days per week based on customer requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
7 years of software development experience in object-oriented and scripted languages with the ability to apply several tool suites related to DevSecOps, microservices and containers.
3 years of experience with bug tracking software (Jira).
3 years of experience testing web-based applications.
3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.
3 years of experience performing back-end web design and development.
3 years of experience with the following: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes, and RedHat Linux.
5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.
5 years of experience with at least five (5) of the following:

Postgres

RDS

Exodus

Python

Luna

Java

Docker

OpenJDK

Ansible

Packer

Maven

Kubernetes

Red Hat

Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.
Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.
Practical experience developing in a cloud environment.
Experience with integrating data from unclassified to classified application deployments.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Experience using Agile Test-Driven development.
Experience integrating into DoW DevSecOps environments.
5 years of experience with CI/CD software development.
Demonstrated experience in utilizing UX design tool suites (e.g., Sketch, InVision).
Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.

#techjobs #clearance #veteranspage #USCYBERCOM

Minimum Requirements

TCS196, T4, Band 7

#jcc2se #HotJobs0414LI #HotJobs0414FB #HotJobs0414X #HotJobs0414TH #TrendingJobs

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate’s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

$

100,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

130,000.00

M&S Test Engineer

Leidos

Huntsville, AL, United States

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a Software Developer, you’ll directly support Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will also develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Also, analyze user needs and develop software solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members within the program.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

Developing and executing software test procedures to verify requirements/features
Creating and configuring complex test scenarios
Developing software test documentation
Collaborating with Stakeholders and Government customers for requirement verification
Working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.
Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
Minimum of 8-12 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations.
Experience with GitLab/Git
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with test automation or analysis automation preferred
Agile Scrum Experience
Experience with Java and user interfaces
Experience with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
Familiarity with MDA Sensors and/or missile defense systems
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
Understanding of systems engineering concepts (not required to be a systems engineer)

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Python Developer

+10

Description

Who We Are:

Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow’s threats and build the next of capabilities.

Job Description:

Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers as we transition a state-of-the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers. This role sits at the intersection of helping end users, developing new features, and coordinating with technical partners to integrate new datasets and technologies. This position can be in Columbia, Maryland or Chantilly, Virginia.

Minimum Requirements

US Citizenship with TS/SCI and Counter-Intelligence Polygraph clearance
Four years of experience in a Python Development role
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in software development in Python
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Database administration/development experience with PostgreSQL or similar
Experience supporting full-stack solutions including RESTful API and Angular-based web UI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS)
Experience with user management and onboarding new users
Experience with Twelve-Factor App methodology
Linux system administration experience
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision
Intelligent, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Specific Duties

Troubleshoot and maintain the deployed application
Onboard and managing new users
Actively search for and screen new data sources and technologies to meet program demands
Serve as primary point of contact for current and future data sources/technical partners
Set up technical exchange meetings and gather/catalogue data information
Understand security restrictions and access requirements

Education Requirements

BS/MS (BA/MA) in a technical degree field, plus a minimum of 4 years directly related experience
In lieu of a degree, 10 years of directly related experience

Technical Skills

Expertise with Linux system administration
Expertise in scripting (Bash, Python)
Expertise with container build tools (Docker, Buildah)
Expertise with Kubernetes (installing, managing, operating)
Experience with Kubernetes CD tools (FluxCD, ArgoCD)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm)
Experience delivering solutions on AWS/Azure
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK stack)
Experience with GitLab CI
Experience with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTPS, TLS); comfortable diagnosing and resolving networking issues

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

March 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Staff Lead Radar Integration & Test Engineer

Job Description:

Saab Inc.’s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking a Senior Staff Radar Integration and Test Engineer to lead a key development radar program at our Headquarter facility in East Syracuse, NY.

Make an immediate impact by supporting the surveillance systems that encompass all forms of detecting and tracking aircraft while in flight and on the surface of airports, including radar, multilateration, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast. Saab, Inc. specializes in the design and deployment of these solutions, the development of integrated surveillance systems, and the fusion and display of the information each creates. As a member of the team, not only will you have the opportunity to lead the integration and testing of these products for deployment to customers within the U.S., you will also learn the ins and outs of the products for career development. The location of this position is onsite in the East Syracuse, NY office although the ability to work remotely (within the Northeast region) is possible, depending on a candidate’s experience as well as program objectives.

Responsibilities and development opportunities include:

Leading Integration & Test program planning and execution for verification and validation activities
Support Earned Value Management and schedule development
Developing and executing complex software and/or hardware test plans and procedures for system level testing
Leading complex integration activities and development of test environments and tools
Leading internal and external customers on technical and programmatic issues
Leading technical reviews and status meetings
Performing data analysis, preparing test briefings, and writing test reports
Working in accordance with standard operating procedures
Identifying the interdependencies of products and programs and planning integration and test events accordingly
Providing mentoring, technical guidance, and coaching for less-experienced engineers
Collaborating with SMEs to understand customer requirements and establishing test criteria
Contributing to the adoption of new design and development approaches to improve overall quality, reliability and speed of implementation
Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project

Compensation Range: $115,700-$150,500

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate’s work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Master’s degree is a plus.
15+ years in a technical environment, primarily in a Test Engineering role.
Experience leading Developmental Test and Evaluation, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Proven background in Radar focused software and hardware system integration & test activities.
Previously demonstrated leadership skills with cross functional experience.
Experience with hands-on Radar Systems.
Proven experience in functional and performance testing.
Experience with C++ and Linux and/or digital hardware
Experience in MATLAB for tool development/systems analysis.
Understanding of the use of configuration management, quality assurance, requirement management systems, and automatic testing tools.
Ability to independently and effectively interact with all stakeholders (internal/external) on technical issues.
Experience with providing cost-effective estimates for schedule, labor, and equipment required to cover integration and test activities of the team.
Understand the need for control, repeatability, and risk management and act accordingly and proactively.
Excellent presentation skills to enable integration and test related material, and effectively communicate in a group environment.
Ability to effectively multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and an analytical eye for noticing inconsistencies and an innovative passion for reconciling them.
Possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, must be able to interface respectfully with co-workers, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Cloud System Administrator

MANTECH

USA-MD-Annapolis Junction

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cloud System Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Our team delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. This effort supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, which oversees MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT)—the backbone platform for all enterprise users.

Responsibilities include:

Manage and maintain server infrastructure in a hybrid environment (on-premises and AWS cloud).
Administer and troubleshoot Linux (Amazon Linux 2023, RHEL 8/9) and Windows Server (2016/2022) systems.
Configure and manage core services such as Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
Utilize automation and scripting tools like Salt, BASH, Python, and Ansible to streamline operations.
Support and maintain security posture by addressing IAVAs and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex technical issues.
Collaborate with other teams to design, implement, and maintain system solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

14+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline: and additional 5 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree
Must hold an IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent). If you don’t have this, you’ll be required to obtain it within 60 days of your program start date.
AWS and other cloud technologies.
Amazon Linux 2023, Linux RHEL 8/9, Windows Server 2016/2022.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with automation and configuration management tools like AWS Packer, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Experience with monitoring and security tools such as Splunk and Bigfix.
Familiarity with DevOps tools like GitLab and GitLab CI/CD.
Experience in data flow management using NiFi.
Experience with Windows-specific services, including IIS, certificate services, and federated services.
Strong background in security compliance and IAVA remediation.

Clearance Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

The candidate must be able to move, carry, and deliver workstations from the office to customer desks
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual meetings, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, California, United States of America

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Our CPU software architecture team is driving the CPU software architecture for various industry top products using Qualcomm Custom CPU. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm’s cutting-edge CPU sub-system feature software architecture, enablement, and Firmware development. Candidate would participate in hardware-software co-design, software architecture, system optimizations and firmware development. Will have opportunity to work on latest ARMv9 architecture features. Contributions will cater to different cutting-edge Qualcomm SoCs used in Premium Tier Mobiles, Laptops, Automotive, Cloud and Server products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
6+ yrs of Experience in Embedded system development
Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA
Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture based SoCs
Familiarity of typical Open-Source development tools and frameworks
Experience in software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS (zephyr RTOS)
Good Programming skills using C, C++ or ARM assembly
Strong Analytical and debugging skills
Skills to collaborate with multiple-teams including HW design to define the software architecture
Understanding of RISCV architecture fundamentals is a plus

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to design and customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
Designs and implements software modules for products and systems.
Participates in the design, coding for large features, unit testing, significant debugging fixes, and integration efforts to ensure projects are completed to specifications and schedules.
Performs code reviews and regression tests as well as triages and fixes issues to ensure the quality of code.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Writes technical documentation for Software projects.

Level of Responsibility:

Works under supervision.
Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Senior Computer Systems Engineer

Leidos

Washington, DC, United States

Description

Senior Systems Engineer / Leidos Digital Solutions (DSI)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Leidos DSI is seeking a highly skilled, customer-focused Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure for high-profile Federal Government customers. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments that demand operational excellence, technical depth, and strong stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance. The role is 100% on-site during the first 90 days. There is currently flexibility for a 50% hybrid schedule thereafter but subject to change to 100% onsite to meet customer needs as required.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor for on-premises infrastructure environments supporting critical government missions. You will own the full systems lifecycle — from architecture and implementation through sustainment, optimization, and compliance — ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical steward for mission-critical, on-premises server and storage infrastructure.
Architect, implement, document, and sustain enterprise infrastructure supporting file and application servers.
Design and maintain highly available VMware environments and NetApp SAN solutions, including SnapMirror configurations.
Ensure compliance with required configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation standards, backup/recovery objectives, and system availability targets.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for government stakeholders and system owners, building strong, trusted relationships.
Capture, manage, and translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Implement and maintain systems in accordance with federal IT security policies and enterprise standards.
Prepare for and support security audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring activities.
Proactively identify risks and drive remediation efforts to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and ensure mission continuity.
Support maintenance windows and occasional after-hours activities to prevent mission disruption.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of systems engineering experience, or
Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
(Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and persistence in resolving complex technical issues
Technical expertise in:
- VMware (design, configuration, deployment, high availability)
- NetApp SAN administration, including SnapMirror
- Windows Server and RHEL Linux administration
- Vulnerability remediation using tools such as Nessus
- Configuration management best practices and tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise backup technologies (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git or similar)
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure environments
Experience with monitoring and endpoint management tools (Nagios, BigFix BES, etc.)
Ability to develop high-level infrastructure and network architecture diagrams

What Success Looks Like

Strong government stakeholders trust and satisfaction
Secure, stable, and highly available infrastructure operations
Proactive vulnerability management and audit readiness
Continuous improvement in performance, automation, and reliability

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Senior Systems Engineer / Leidos Digital Solutions (DSI)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Leidos DSI is seeking a highly skilled, customer-focused Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical infrastructure for high-profile Federal Government customers. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments that demand operational excellence, technical depth, and strong stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance. The role is 100% on-site during the first 90 days. There is currently flexibility for a 50% hybrid schedule thereafter but subject to change to 100% onsite to meet customer needs as required.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor for on-premises infrastructure environments supporting critical government missions. You will own the full systems lifecycle — from architecture and implementation through sustainment, optimization, and compliance — ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical steward for mission-critical, on-premises server and storage infrastructure.
Architect, implement, document, and sustain enterprise infrastructure supporting file and application servers.
Design and maintain highly available VMware environments and NetApp SAN solutions, including SnapMirror configurations.
Ensure compliance with required configuration baselines, vulnerability remediation standards, backup/recovery objectives, and system availability targets.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for government stakeholders and system owners, building strong, trusted relationships.
Capture, manage, and translate customer requirements into actionable technical solutions.
Implement and maintain systems in accordance with federal IT security policies and enterprise standards.
Prepare for and support security audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring activities.
Proactively identify risks and drive remediation efforts to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and ensure mission continuity.
Support maintenance windows and occasional after-hours activities to prevent mission disruption.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of systems engineering experience, or
Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
(Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and persistence in resolving complex technical issues
Technical expertise in:
- VMware (design, configuration, deployment, high availability)
- NetApp SAN administration, including SnapMirror
- Windows Server and RHEL Linux administration
- Vulnerability remediation using tools such as Nessus
- Configuration management best practices and tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise backup technologies (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git or similar)
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure environments
Experience with monitoring and endpoint management tools (Nagios, BigFix BES, etc.)
Ability to develop high-level infrastructure and network architecture diagrams

What Success Looks Like

Strong government stakeholders trust and satisfaction
Secure, stable, and highly available infrastructure operations
Proactive vulnerability management and audit readiness
Continuous improvement in performance, automation, and reliability

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Systems Administrator

+3

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi-platform operating system environments.
Manage and maintain virtualized environments and enterprise-level virtualization management tools.
Configure and maintain host-based security and intrusion detection systems.
Configure and maintain enterprise storage solutions and associated file system architectures.
Develop and deliver technical documentation and program briefings to senior management and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate’s degree with 15+ years’ experience.
10+ years of experience in systems administration of software and hardware supporting IT system development and testing.
Experience in a Linux environment.
2+ years of experience in Splunk administration.
Experience utilizing Ansible or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools.
Proficiency with scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Perl.
Familiarity with enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) and associated Storage Area Networks (SAN).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SaltStack, or Puppet.
Experience with NiFi or cross-domain solutions.
Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, gateways) and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.

Clearance Requirement:

Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

Linux Systems Administrator

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Linux Systems Administrator to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi-platform operating system environments.
Design and implement automated security hardening solutions to enhance scalability and streamline operating system deployments.
Configure and maintain host-based security and intrusion detection systems.
Monitor system performance and investigate detected anomalies to ensure operational integrity.
Develop and deploy automation scripts to manage server integration and reduce manual configuration errors.
Analyze system and security logs to identify and respond to real-time events and provide status updates to leadership.
Engineer automation workflows for identity and access management to replace manual account provisioning processes.
Conduct regular audits to verify security compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities or configuration gaps.
Participate in design and review meetings to provide technical insights, project goals, and status updates to management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate’s degree with 15+ years’ experience.
10+ years of experience in systems administration of software and hardware supporting IT system development and testing.
Extensive experience with Linux administration and enterprise-level operating systems.
Experience utilizing Ansible or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools.
Experience with NiFi or cross-domain solutions.
Experience managing enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) and associated Storage Area Networks (SAN).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SaltStack, or Puppet.
Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Perl.
Experience collaborating with teams to integrate and deploy new technologies into production environments.
Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, gateways) and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.

Clearance Requirement:

Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

Cloud Support Engineer Nights

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Cloud Support Engineer (CSE) to join our team in Tysons, VA.

The Cloud Support Engineer will support hybrid cloud infrastructure operations by providing critical, 24x7 incident response and customer service. You will help troubleshoot complex issues across Linux and Kubernetes environments, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure enterprise and government customers experience seamless cloud integration and support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Diagnosing, resolving, and tracking complex support cases through ServiceNow, phone, and email channels; ensuring all incidents are properly documented and closed in accordance with SLAs
Monitoring and triaging incidents triggered by automated alerting systems; following established SOPs and runbooks for investigation and escalation
Independently resolving technical issues related to Linux and Kubernetes infrastructure with minimal supervision, escalating only when engineering support is required
Partnering with product and backline engineers to reproduce issues, validate fixes, and enhance system stability and documentation
Identifying trends or repeat incidents and providing structured feedback to engineering and process improvement teams
Delivering high-touch, mission-critical support to government and enterprise customers; ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication during all incident phases
Contributing to updating and refining documentation, runbooks, and response procedures to continuously enhance service reliability and efficiency
Work Shift – This is for a nights shift 10pm-6am position. Schedule to include but not limited to rotating weekends that may be required. Schedule subject to change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
Education Substitutions:
- Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- An associate’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline and two (2) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
- AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): each may substitute 0.5 years’ experience
- CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA A+: each may substitute 1 year experience
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Linux+ Professional, Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Google Professional Cloud Architect, or CISSP: each may substitute 2 years’ experience
- Other relevant certifications: each may substitute 0.5 years’ experience
Experience in Linux system administration (command-line management, networking, and service operations)
Experience working in Kubernetes environments, including container management, basic cluster troubleshooting, and deployment verification
Experience with ticketing, alerting, and incident response tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated experience and ability to prioritize, manage, and resolve multiple incidents under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

8140 Compliance (Combination of technical degree or certifications such as CompTIA Network+
CE, CompTIA A+ CE, CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CND, etc)
Experience with ServiceNow ticketing, alerting, and incident response tools
Experience with ServiceNow Customer Service Management (CSM) module
Background supporting IT operations or cloud service environments within DoD or Intelligence Community customers
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident lifecycle management, and enterprise support workflows
Experience in hybrid or on-prem/cloud integrated environments
Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office collaboration tools

Clearance Requirements:

An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Senior Software Engineer

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports.
Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Minimum Requirements:

14+ years of software development experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Experience in C/C++ (Rust Programming Language)
Experience containerizing applications for creating, managing, and deployments, e.g Rancher/Kubernetes/Docker
Proficiency in Linux environments.
Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD
Experience developing RESTful web applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Kubernetes NGINX Ingress Controller and Linkerd
Strong Python development skills.
Front-end experience with React/TypeScript.
Experience working with MongoDB.
Some experience with UI development.
Basic networking experience.
Experience working with products such as Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator, Cisco APICs, vSphere, Vmware Horizon View, IPAM, and Keycloak.
Experience with Ansible, running templates (bonus if you can write playbooks).
Experience with system administration tasking (certs, PKI, troubleshooting)
Prefer full-stack engineer who can handle both front-end and back-end development.

Clearance Requirement:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

This role supports the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) mission by engineering and sustaining secure network infrastructures across classified and unclassified environments. You will work alongside cyber experts to develop solutions that enhance network compliance and security posture across DoD systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Engineer, design, implement, integrate, and sustain Comply-to-Connect (C2C) deployment support to migrate, deploy, improve, and maintain C2C services
Manage and maintain appliances, applications, servers, and supporting infrastructure in both classified and unclassified environments
Coordinate with the network service provider to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices
Monitor and investigate C2C performance and faults and recommend improvements
Interact with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information
Support Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional cyber experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of cyber experience
Experience with technologies involved in large-scale enterprise network deployments and data centers
Experience deploying and/or supporting enterprise security software products such as firewalls, IPS, anti-virus solutions, application firewalls, high availability solutions, network management systems, and virtual systems
Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x, and network security concepts
IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience implementing and using complex software products involving multiple integrated components
Real-time, enterprise-level C2C expertise including vendor-agnostic services, open-source trends, and proficiency in DoD integration, engineering, and sustainment processes
Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Experience with tools such as Nmap, Nessus, and tcpdump

Clearance Requirements:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and/or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support mission-critical cybersecurity operations by designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, resilient data collection and monitoring solutions that enable informed decision-making across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Troubleshoot new and existing data collection issues to ensure accurate and reliable ingestion of security-relevant data.
Diagnose and resolve system issues that impact stability, performance, or usability.
Deploy, manage, and maintain supported and unsupported Splunk Add-ons required for specific data sources.
Develop and maintain documentation, including Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, engineering documentation, change management records, system security plans, and accreditation materials, as required.
Deliver a comprehensive Splunk deployment document detailing specifications, deployment methods, and architectural considerations for production environments.
Implement and maintain strict role-based access control to ensure data is accessible on a validated need-to-know basis.
Design and deploy Splunk forwarders using centralized configuration management through the Splunk Deployment Server to support rapid and consistent deployments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role.
Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and/or Splunk.
Knowledge of Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts.
Knowledge of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.
Knowledge of DoD policy and technical security guidance for information systems.
DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
Splunk certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Linux distributions, including Red Hat and CentOS.
Experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
Knowledge of ICS 500-27 audit collection requirements.
Familiarity with Enterprise Security Services, Host Based Security Services, Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Services, and User Activity Monitoring (UAM).
Ability to modify feed creation to ingest customer logs in standardized formats to meet policy and compliance requirements.

Clearance Requirements:

An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leverage IT automation to perform daily tasks associated with data repositories on air-gapped networks.
Perform Bash shell scripting
Demonstrated experience creating and managing virtual environments
Experience configuring and maintaining storage and file systems
Experience in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management
Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments
Document and maintain SOPs on the configuration of the system
Perform daily audits of systems and software

Minimum Qualifications:

14+ years of Software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline… An additional 5 years of software engineering experience might be substituted for a degree.
Intermediate familiarization for the configuration, orchestration, and development of containerized applications (Ranger/Docker/Kubernetes)
Experience with Python, Java Script and Bash Shell Scripting
Familiarity with Linux administration, system file hierarchy, root commands
Ability to troubleshoot and deploy tools such as Redhat and Ansible.
Ability to automate dataflow between distributed software systems.
Hands-on experience with NIFI to forward collected log events to repositories for analysis.
Familiarity with this open-source platform for the development of containerized applications for distributed applications e.g. Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to launch and configure VMWare instances (i.e., vCenter)
Create/Maintain bash scripts to dump and load databases
Experience with Ruby, Java and Perl
Fundamental experience with DevOps tools such as nxLog, Graphana, GIT, SaltStack (SALT)

Clearance Requirement:

Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

SoC Systems Performance Engineer, Senior Staff

Qualcomm

San Diego, California, United States of America

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > PPT Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm’s Chip Architecture multi-site team of systems engineers, hardware and software architects are driving analysis and defining next-generation architectures for our system-on-chip (SoC) products for mobile, automotive, Compute and other product categories.

We have an exciting and dynamic technical position available with a focus on SoC performance analysis. The successful candidate will engage collaboratively across the company to work with architects and engineers in core HW design & verification, SW, marketing, and product planning teams, to:

Engineer market-leading SoC products with best-in-class performance
Lead and conduct performance and systems studies
Conduct or contribute to analysis to define our SOC architecture plans simultaneously taking into account performance, power and thermal
Collaborate with HW and SW teams to define best-in-class multimedia, modem, compute and memory technologies
Define complex use cases including new workloads (Gaming, AI) and infer systems requirements
Deploy simulators, profilers, or hardware to understand performance bottlenecks and provide quantitative justification for architectural changes or tuning
Directly apply computer architecture knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, cache coherency, virtual memory, etc.
Effectively communicate and experimental results with technical leads and peers
Creatively overcome obstacles to obtain the answers to architectural questions
Invent and file patents on technical solutions to relevant problems

Position Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years System Engineering or related work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or PHD degree
7+ years Systems Engineering or related work experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Industry experience required in one or more of the following areas:
- Computer Architecture concepts, such as CPU, GPU, DSP, interconnects, shared memory, etc.
- System or chipset development for SoC products, preferably in the mobile market
- OS principles and HW/SW interaction
- SoC bus, interconnect, memory technologies, memory controllers, scheduling, MMUs
- Hands-on experience in using and modifying simulators and performance/power models, especially full-system models
- SystemC and event driven simulators
- Using code and/or system profiling tools
- C/C++ programming
- VLSI design and verification
- Pragmatic scripting & automation skills
- Familiarity with ARM, Linux
- Familiarity with multimedia or communication technologies including audio codec, video codec, camera, WLAN, LTE and 5G

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$179,000.00 - $268,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Sr. Staff Software Engineer, AI Software IOT

Qualcomm

San Diego, California, United States of America

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm AI Software Engineer, you will create and implement machine learning techniques, frameworks, and tools that enable the efficient utilization of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions over a broad set of technology verticals.

In this position you will be responsible for assisting with the software design and development of the Qualcomm AI Stack within the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK, focused on IOT domain. You will contribute to the efficient execution of advanced deep neural networks (DNNs), large language models (LLMs), and other modern AI architectures.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion for software design and development through your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills. In this role you will lead feature development, provide guidance to junior team members, and make decisions impacting your direct area and the broader work group. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable AI software solutions, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the AI Software team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

As the AI software lead, you will be hands-on and leading the team responsible for ensuring AI SDK support for a variety of IOT product platforms.
Drive feature development and enhancements needed in the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs for IOT products.
You will work closely with the rest of the AI software team and with other teams within Qualcomm involved in supporting IOT platforms.
Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond the immediate work group. You will provide supervision/guidance to other team members, and you will participate in strategic planning for integrating the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs into IOT products.
You will also have to keep up with the fast-paced development happening in industry and academia to continuously enhance our solution from a software engineering as well as a machine learning standpoint.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of industry and general software development experience
Proficiency in software development using C/C++
Experience with Linux or Unix based OS systems software development environment
Strong software development skills (e.g. data structure and algorithm design, object oriented or other software design paradigm knowledge, software debugging and testing, etc.)
Ability to work independently with no supervision
Ability to lead a software team and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable AI software solutions
Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
Ability to convey complex and detailed information to multiple audiences and high-level stake holders
Ability to make decisions and construct plans with incomplete information

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Software development experience with Python
Experience with Windows software development environment
Experience building embedded software applications
Experience debugging complex problems across multiple layers of hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers
Experience with different Neural Network architectures: DNNs, CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, GANs, LLMs, etc.
Experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware.
Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, SNPE, QAIRT)
Experience with agile software development practices and git based SCM
Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interests

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$178,400.00 - $267,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled Linux Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher (VRER) to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts against native Linux applications. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in low-level software analysis, vulnerability discovery, and exploit development across multiple architectures. All technical personnel must meet baseline technical requirements and demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills in complex Linux environments. Key Responsibilities Perform reverse engineering of native Linux applications to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses Develop, test, and debug software components and proof-of-concept exploits Conduct vulnerability research and exploitation activities targeting Linux binaries Analyze compiled code and system behavior across multiple architectures Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support research and operational objectives Produce clear technical documentation and reports detailing findings and methodologies Required Qualifications Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience developing, testing, and debugging software in: C C++ Python Demonstrated experience with: Reverse Engineering (RE) Vulnerability Research (VR) Exploitation of native Linux applications Strong understanding of Linux internals, system calls, memory management, and debugging tools Experience analyzing compiled binaries and low-level system behavior Desired / Preferred Qualifications Exploitation and reverse engineering experience on ARM and MIPS architectures Familiarity with common exploitation techniques (e.g., memory corruption, privilege escalation) Experience with tools such as GDB, IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2, or similar Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability mitigation techniques Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. Youll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, well leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Senior Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 Applications

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD, United States

In office

Senior

$100,000 - $245,000

Description

Do you enjoy leading teams, mentoring staff, and guiding complex technology development efforts and analyses?

Are you interested in researching, developing, and analyzing innovative ways to produce impactful information from many different types of sensors and sources of data?

Do you want to advance US defense capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISRT) or Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2)?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking a creative and expert engineer and/or quantitative analyst to lead our efforts to conceptualize, develop, test, assess, and field the next generation of ISRT, Counter-ISRT or BMC2 capabilities for the US military. Our engineers and analysts apply a wide-range of disciplines such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments.

Our work enables the US military to neutralize a wider variety of serious threats from safer distances than they could otherwise accomplish; improves the safety, survivability, and effectiveness of US air, naval, and ground forces; and disrupts the ability of potential adversaries to threaten our forces.

As a Senior Engineer/Analyst for ISRT and BMC2 Applications …

Your primary responsibility will be to lead and contribute to teams developing algorithms, mathematical-physical models, and prototype software for ISRT and BMC2 applications.
You will lead and contribute to teams developing new signal processing, image processing, multi-sensor data fusion, and multi-sensor resource optimization techniques.
You will lead and contribute to teams developing new modeling, simulation, and analytical methods and tools.
You will lead and contribute to teams developing and analyzing new ISRT concepts and architectures.
You will lead and contribute to field tests and experiments, including planning, execution, and data analysis.
You will document and present the team’s results to managers, sponsors, and technical workshops and conferences.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field
Have at least sevenyears of relevant experience in a technical field.
Have expertise in some of the following areas: remote sensing, signal and image processing, data fusion, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, pattern recognition, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Have skills and experience developing engineering applications in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, and Java and in Linux environments.
Have domain knowledge in ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the US military and intelligence community; Navy and Air Force kill chain concepts; targeting, C2, and mission planning processes and tools; threat systems, weapon platforms and systems, and communications networks.
Have strong inter-personal and written communications skills.
Have skills and experience leading teams and complex technical efforts.
Have the ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Have the ability to multi-task, support multiple, concurrent projects, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Are willing and able to work a portion of the time in secure, closed areas and travel occasionally to government sites and contractor facilities (local and non-local).
Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

Have a Master’s or Doctorate degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or another related field.
Have at least ten years of work experience in a relevant technical field.
Hold an active TS/SCI-level security clearance.

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About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

Modeling & Simulation Engineer / Analyst for ISRT & BMC2 Applications

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD, United States

Hybrid

Mid - Senior

$100,000 - $245,000

Description

Are you passionate about modeling and analyzing complex operational environments to explore innovative ways of creating impactful information from a wide-ranging ensemble of sensors and sources of data?

Do you want to advance US capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting and Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2)?

If so, the ISR and Targeting Applications Group at the Applied Physics Lab is looking for you!

We are seeking a creative engineer and/or quantitative analyst to join our team and help us conceptualize, develop, test, assess, and field the next generation of ISRT, Counter-ISRT and BMC2 capabilities. Our dedicated team of engineers and analysts apply multidisciplinary fields such as sensor and data fusion, signal and image processing, operations research, applied physics, and artificial intelligence to build systems that automatically or autonomously orchestrate sensors, process data into information, and make intelligent inferences and predictions about complex threats and environments.

Our work is sophisticated, engaging, and frequently has significant impact enabling the US military to neutralize a wider variety of serious threats from safer distances than they could otherwise accomplish; improving the safety, survivability, and effectiveness of US air, naval, and ground forces; and disrupting the ability of potential adversaries to threaten our forces.

As a Modeling and Simulation Engineer / Analyst for ISRT and BMC2 Applications:

Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to teams developing mathematical / physics-based models, simulations, analytical methods and tools using Python, MATLAB, government software like AFSIM and other internal M&S tool-sets.
You will contribute to developing and analyzing new ISRT and BMC2 concepts and architectures.
You will learn the physics / engineering of key sensing and counter-sensing systems and contribute to updating existing models and crafting new models.
You will implement novel algorithms for multi-sensor data fusion and multi-sensor resource optimization methods into mission-level simulations.
You will perform software-in-the-loop testing to aid in planning, execution, and data analysis in support of field tests and experiments.
You will document and present your results to project leads, sponsors, and technical workshops, conferences and pivotal decision makers.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you…

Have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or another related field.
Have at least five years of relevant experience working with Modeling and Simulation.
Have demonstrated excellence applying and/or developing scientific and engineering models, simulations and data processing for statistical analysis using MATLAB, Python or C++ preferably in Linux environments.
Have strong inter-personal and written communications skills.
Can effectively work in a highly collaborative environment and communicate complex ideas to a variety of partners.
Have experience working with version control software and tools (Git/GitLab) on team M&S efforts.
Are willing and able to work a portion of the time in secure, closed areas and travel occasionally to government sites and contractor facilities (local and non-local).
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI-level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you…

Have a Master’s degree or PhD in one of the scientific or technical fields listed above.
Have demonstrated skills and experience with any of the following: data fusion, statistical analysis, mathematical optimization, mission-level modeling, RF sensing/physics, EOIR sensing/physics.
Have proven experience in ISR processes, systems, platforms, and sensors used by the military and intelligence community.
Have experience with M&S tools: AFSIM, STK, or similar software for mission level modeling and analysis.
Hold an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI-level security clearance.

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About Us

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually