Mission Engineer with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking Mission Engineers (MEs) to lead customer engagements, identify operational pain points, and design end-to-end solutions to solve challenging problems within the national security enterprise.

The role focuses on translating mission needs into AI/ML-enabled technical solutions, interfacing with operators, analysts, and developers, and supporting field testing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong software engineering background.
• Experience with data structures, storage systems, cloud, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Understanding of how technical decisions impact end users and mission outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in classified environments and liaise across stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical concepts.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the connective tissue between operators, analysts, and technical teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions.
• Identify, articulate, and shape operational use cases that can be enhanced or enabled by AI/ML capabilities.
• Interface with client leadership, developers, and external stakeholders to align product development with mission-critical needs.
• Drive feedback loops between end users and engineers to ensure delivered solutions are impactful and relevant.
• Support field testing, performance evaluations, and operationalization of new tools in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Leverage proprietary technologies, open-source tools, and custom-built solutions to achieve mission success.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Software engineering

Data structures

Cloud infrastructure

Front-end frameworks

Technical tools

User impact understanding

Classification environments

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description Mission Engineer BOAB Ventures is seeking Mission Engineers (MEs) to lead customer engagements, identify operational pain points, and design end-to-end solutions to solve some of the most challenging problems within the national security enterprise.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the connective tissue between operators, analysts, and technical teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions.
• Identify, articulate, and shape operational use cases that can be enhanced or enabled by AI/ML capabilities.
• Interface with client leadership, developers, and external stakeholders to align product development with mission-critical needs.
• Drive feedback loops between end users and engineers to ensure delivered solutions are impactful and relevant.
• Support field testing, performance evaluations, and operationalization of new tools in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Leverage proprietary technologies, open-source tools, and custom-built solutions to achieve mission success.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong software engineering background.
• Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Understanding of how technical decisions impact end users and mission outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in classified environments and liaise across operational and technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness and interest to travel as needed.

Desired Skills

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their operational applications.
• Military background or previous Intelligence Community/Department of Defense experience.