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F-15 Mission Systems Software Engineer (Associate, Experienced, & Senior)
The Boeing Company
Berkeley, MO
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to design and implement new capabilities in the F-15 Operational Flight Program (OFP) for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and…
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FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force Academy, CO
- $76,650 to $99,650 USD / year
…comprehensive Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Emergency Services Flight, and to provide…
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Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Cheyenne, WY
- $89,508 to $158,322 USD / year
The employee serves as a structural engineer for the Wyoming Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division office with responsibility for managing and promoting the Federal highway…
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General Engineer - Direct Hire - SME - BIL
Federal Transit Administration
Chicago, IL
- $83,482 to $158,322 USD / year
This public notice announces an authorized General Engineer (0801) position open to U.S. citizens. The position may be advertised at the GS-11 through GS-13 grade levels to support the…
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Software QA Engineer II Senior - (E2)
Applied Materials
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…compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as…
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Bangor, WA
- $119,630 to $155,521 USD / year
You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.
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Development Project Manager II
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San Diego, CA
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Development Project Manager II employees with valid State of California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer are eligible for 15% additional pay.
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Leadership Technical Program Manager II, Asset Reliability and Operations, Data Centers
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New York, NY · Council Bluffs, IA · Papillion, NE · New Albany, OH · The Dalles, OR · Sunnyvale, CA
8 years of experience in technical program management, reliability engineering, or critical facilities operations.
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Network Infrastructure Engineer II
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Jefferson City, MO
- $83,200 to $149,800 USD / year
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Deputy District Director - Maintenance and Traffic
Department of Transportation
CA
- $15,263 to $17,336 USD / month
…adherence to departmental policies and procedures related to program delivery, productivity, employee development, training, and personnel management. As a member of the District 6…
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Electrical Engineer, Protection
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…is required. Acceptable alternatives are: (1) a Professional Engineer’s (PE) License (2) a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution (3) a…
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Electrical/Controls Engineer II Energy
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $79,600 to $132,700 USD / year
…next steps. Our partner is looking for an Electrical/Controls Engineer II – Energy based in the United…
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Civil Engineering Technician I/II/III - Capital Projects Engineering- CPE
City of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
- $47.1 to $57.19 USD / hour
The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
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Overnight Engineer II
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- $28.25 USD / hour
…electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related duties. Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor…
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…professionals as a Cyber System Administrator/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered…
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We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer (II or III level) who can independently lead complex mechanical engineering work supporting commercial and U.S. Department of War (DoW) programs. This…
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Quality Engineer / Principal Quality Engineer 2/3
Northrop Grumman
Elkridge, MD
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Sr Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
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Senior Software Technical Program Manager
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Test Engineer II - Microwave
BAE Systems
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…and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs…
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Eng II, Structural Engineer
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Engineer I-Sr (Pwr Gen)
Entergy
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This position will be filled as an Engineer I, II, III, or Sr. based up on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)

Lead Systems Engineer

Princeton, NJ, NJ, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

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Overview

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate career opening for a Lead Systems Engineer. This opening is located at IDA's Center for Communications Research in Princeton, New Jersey (CCRP). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. To the right individual, IDA offers the opportunity to have a major impact on key national programs while working in support of technical issues and projects. IDA is seeking a qualified individual to manage its High Performance Computing (HPC) resources, including compute clusters, parallel file systems and high-speed networks. The successful applicant will be an expert in the Linux operating system and have significant experience with CPU/GPU based systems, high-performance storage technologies (e.g. Lustre), HPC or High Throughput job allocation technologies (e.g. Slurm, HTCondor), parallel computing environments such as MPI and CUDA, and high-performance network technologies (e.g. InfiniBand, GigE). The incumbent will recommend technologies; work with vendors to specify equipment; supervise or participate in installation; maintain, administer and troubleshoot systems; install software to support research; ensure compliance with DoD and sponsoring Agency requirements; and help researchers get the most out of the systems. Moreover, the individual will act as part of a team to maintain the environment in which the HPC systems function and support the mission of IDA/CCR-P and its sponsor.

Responsibilities

Takes the primary role as project leader and designer of new IT technology initiatives.
Develops test and integration plans for new systems and software in order to ensure compatibility with current infrastructure.
Provides operational support and maintenance, when necessary, to ensure systems functionality, availability, security and performance.
Ensures all systems meet or exceed the business and security requirements in accordance with IDA, DOD, NSA, DISA and DSS directives and guidelines.
Mentors junior staff and coordinates work assignments of junior administrators to ensure project schedules are maintained.
Prepares technical documentation, to include standard operating procedures and processes.
Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity. Coordinates resources to resolve problems when necessary.
Administers and maintains classified and unclassified systems and services to ensure optimum performance and availability
Maintains technical proficiency in new IT technologies; keeps abreast of industry trends, and makes recommendations to improve or advance services and system performance.
Communicates all computer network, system and service problems and outages immediately to the appropriate supervisors and/or managers.
Responds to critical after hours support issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in related field.
Eight years minimum experience in Information Technology, which includes at least six in systems administration.
Possess advanced, subject matter expertise in design, administration, and support of servers, systems and software, using Linux/Unix and/or Windows. Experience in more than one of the following areas is a requirement:
High Performance Computing (HPC) systems or large cluster computing, including GPU based systems.
High performance storage technologies such as Lustre or Hadoop.
HPC or High Throughput Computing (HTC) job allocation technologies such as Slurm or HTCondor.
Parallel computing libraries and environments such as MPI and CUDA.
High performance network technologies such as InfiniBand and GigE
Authentication, access control, compliance and security in a DOD environment
Open Source software installation and support
Must be organized, self-motivated and able to work with moderate supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form and with all levels of employees; possess good interpersonal skills.
Must be willing to work hours outside of a regular schedule, including periodic on-call support.
Position requires ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance with full scope polygraph. Current TS/SCI with full scope polygraph clearance preferred.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOD 8570 IAT II certification.

Why work at IDA? Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave and 20 days paid time off. Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation’s warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL). Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings.

Compensation:

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $121,000-$194,000. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors. #ITatIDA

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