About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mission Solutions Engineer based in United States.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver end-to-end mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments, from initial concept through Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Translate operational and mission requirements into secure, scalable, resilient, and maintainable software architectures.
- Serve as a technical authority for solution design across microservices, event-driven systems, modular monoliths, and modular open systems approaches.
- Establish and promote modern engineering practices, including Agile development, DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and AI-assisted software development.
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to accelerate software delivery, improve decision support, and address complex operational challenges.
- Collaborate with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver solutions aligned with DoD security and accreditation requirements.
- Partner with business development and technical leadership to shape new opportunities, develop technical approaches, and contribute to proposals, solicitations, and white papers.
- Help establish technical standards and repeatable engineering practices across mission software programs.
- Communicate complex technical architectures and design decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support software development using technologies including Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Keycloak, Open Policy Agent, Celery, React, Kubernetes, Docker, and related infrastructure and DevOps tools.
- Operate effectively in ambiguous, classified, contested, and disconnected environments where reliability and mission outcomes are critical.
- Travel approximately 10–25% or as required by customer and project requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and at least 3 years of experience using AI for software development.
- Demonstrated experience architecting large-scale software systems and developing full-stack software solutions.
- Experience with software architecture patterns including microservices, event-driven systems, and modular monoliths.
- Strong experience with Agile DevSecOps, automated CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, cloud architecture, and modern software engineering practices.
- Experience with AI-assisted DevSecOps or the application of AI/ML technologies to software development and mission applications.
- Familiarity with Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) and, ideally, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience contributing to or developing U.S. Department of Defense proposals, white papers, technical approaches, or similar business development materials.
- Working knowledge of the relevant technology stack, including Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Keycloak/OIDC, OPA, Celery, React, Vite, Material-UI, Kubernetes, Docker, and Nginx.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated architectures and technical concepts to varied audiences.
- Mission-focused mindset with strong operational empathy and the ability to make sound decisions in high-consequence environments.
- Comfortable working with ambiguity, evolving requirements, and complex technical challenges.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active Secret clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Conditions
- Estimated salary range of $85,093–$115,000, with final compensation determined by experience, geographic location, and applicable contractual requirements.
- Full-time, remote position with a flexible work structure.
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching and pre-tax and post-tax contribution options.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave, plus paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance options.
- AI-powered career development tools and internal mobility support.
- Opportunities to work on advanced AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and software engineering initiatives supporting national security missions.
- A flexible, innovation-focused, and military-friendly workplace with opportunities for professional growth.