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$220,001 - $260,000 per year
Chief Systems Engineer We are looking for a Chief Systems Engineer to lead technical strategy and solution development for AI demonstrations and production solutions, as well as shared software platform strategies across the IC markets. This is a senior technical role that sits at the intersection of customer engagement, solution architecture, and internal strategy. The right person will be as comfortable in a customer meeting discussing mission requirements as they are driving technical decisions on shared software platforms and cloud architecture. In this role you will own the technical go-to-market strategy for our Intelligence AI software solutions, working closely with business development, program leadership, and customer stakeholders to shape solutions before and during capture. You will provide the framework for the design of shared software platforms, data integration frameworks and libraries, and multi-tenant environments across cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures. You will be a primary voice with customers and a key internal partner on strategic decisions that shape how we position and grow in these markets.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in systems engineering, software architecture, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting intelligence community customers, with direct experience in the NRO, NGA, or adjacent IC markets strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading technical strategy and solution architecture for enterprise software platforms in a government contracting environment
- Prior experience in a capture or business development support role, including contributing to technical proposals and go-to-market strategies
- Experience designing and implementing cloud and hybrid cloud solutions, including multi-tenant architectures and data integration frameworks at enterprise scale
- Experience with AI and machine learning platforms in an operational or demonstration context
Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms and services, including AWS, Azure, or equivalent IC cloud environments
- Strong background in data integration, data pipeline architecture, and software library development
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and modern software delivery frameworks
- Understanding of IC data standards, architectures, and mission systems relevant to NRO and NGA operations
- Experience with containerization, microservices, and platform engineering concepts
- Leadership and Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences including senior government customers and executive leadership
- Track record of building credibility and trusted relationships with senior customer stakeholders
- Ability to operate independently and drive decisions with limited oversight
- Experience mentoring and providing technical direction to engineering teams
- Strong collaboration skills across business development, program management, and engineering functions
- Education and Clearance: Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field required, advanced degree preferred
- Active TS/SCI clearance required, with willingness to support additional accesses as needed
- Relevant certifications in cloud architecture, AI, or systems engineering are a plus but demonstrated experience in lieu of certifications is most desirable
Target salary range: $220,001 - $260,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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Lead
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$220,001 - $260,000 per year
Location
Chantilly, VA
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Engineering Services
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