Senior Systems Engineer - Command & Control (Chantilly, VA)

Edgesource Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgesource Corporation seeks a Senior Systems Engineer - Command & Control to provide SETA support for the ground segment of a satellite program. This on-site role in Chantilly, VA oversees a cloud-based platform to enable mission success.

Responsibilities include cloud cost management, CDRL review, requirement prioritization, PI/Agile participation, and architecture assessment to meet mission goals. Strong TS/SCI clearance and AWS/Kubernetes/Docker familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 14–19 years of experience, OR a Master’s with 10–14 years, OR a PhD with 8–9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of AWS and cloud-based architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with requirements analysis and tracing.
• Experience with cost, schedule, and performance trades.
• Experience with systems integration, IVV&T (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Testing).
• Experience with risk and opportunity management.
• Experience with user engagement.
• Experience with configuration Management and Configuration Control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure costs to ensure alignment with program budgets.
• Review, provide feedback, and approve delivered CDRLs.
• Assist in prioritizing and managing system requirements to align with mission needs.
• Actively participate in PI planning and other Agile processes.
• Assess and recommend cloud architecture solutions to support mission and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards through CM and configuration control oversight.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

AWS/cloud architecture

Agile methodologies

Requirements analysis & tracing

Cost/schedule/performance trades

IVV&T

Risk management

User engagement

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (14–19 years)

Master’s degree (10–14 years)

PhD (8–9 years)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Job description

Company Overview

For over 25 years,Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview

Edgesource is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer - Command & Control to provide SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) support for the ground segment of a satellite program. The person in this position will play a critical role on the Ground Team, providing systems engineering oversight for a cloud-based platform that supports mission success. This position requires that all job duties be performed full-time onsite in the Chantilly, VA area.

Job Duties

• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure costs to ensure alignment with program budgets.
• Review, provide feedback, and recommend approval for delivered Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Assist in prioritizing and managing system requirements to align with mission needs.
• Actively participate in Program Increment (PI) planning and other Agile processes.
• Assess and recommend cloud architecture solutions to support mission and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards through oversight of Configuration Management (CM) and Configuration Control procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 14 to 19 years of experience, OR a Master’s degree with 10 to 14 years of experience, OR a PhD with 8 to 9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of AWS and cloud-based architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Agile software development methodologies.
• Experienced with requirements analysis and tracing.
• Experienced with cost, schedule, and performance trades.
• Experienced with systems integration, IVV&T (Integration, Verification, Validation, and Testing).
• Experienced with risk and opportunity management.
• Experienced with user engagement.
• Experienced with configuration Management and Configuration Control.

Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED)

• Degree in Technology, Management, Software Development, or another related field.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect credential.

Working at Edgesource

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to includesoftware development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

• -Flexible PTO Policy+ 11 Paid Holidays-
• -Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)-
• -Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)-
• -401k Plan with Match-
• -Tuition & Professional DevelopmentSupport-
• -Commuter Benefits-
• -Bonus & Employee Referral Programs-
• -Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer

Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [e-mail] by phone at [phone].

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