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CAS/COTS Systems Integration Engineer - Senior
Enroute Computer Solutions Inc
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
The engineer serves as a technical integrator rather than solely as a Linux administrator. They need to understand how operating systems, applications, hardware, displays, networking,…
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Senior Payments Infrastructure Engineer - Crypto, Wallets & Blockchain
Travoom
Remote, United States
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Payments Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of an existing payments backend and complete its integration, testing, and production deployment.
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Senior Systems Engineer
Andromeda Systems Incorporated
Jacksonville, FL
- $48 to $87 USD / hour
ASI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support DoD aviation programs through reliability analysis, lifecycle sustainment, and readiness assessments. This highly motivated individual…
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Mojo Libraries Engineer (Copy)
Modular
Remote, United States
, we’re on a mission to revolutionize AI infrastructure by systematically rebuilding the AI software stack from the ground up. Our team, made up of industry leaders and experts, is building…
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Principal Systems Engineer
2HB Incorporated
Annapolis Junction, MD
2HB Incorporated is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Principal Systems Engineer will serve as a senior technical leader…
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Senior Project Engineer
Luster National
Sacramento, CA
- $120,000 to $200,000 USD / year
We’re seeking Senior Project Engineers to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, bridges, and transit (bus and rail), delivered through both…
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SME Network Engineer
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Ashburn, VA
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Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
Reston, VA
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical systems engineering skills with big picture execution and leadership to make a mission impact and support the warfighter? You…
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Systems Engineer, Senior
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
Herndon, VA
As a leader in systems engineering, we are looking for you to solve complex problems and shape national security space systems by leading agile systems engineering and integration efforts.…
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Senior QA Engineer
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $120,416 to $156,628 USD / year
The QA Engineer (QAE) provides planning, leadership, and supervisory quality assurance expertise to the Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) team and flight hardware development projects.
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Senior Manufacturing And Automation Engineer
Amazon
Redmond, WA
Amazon LEO is seeking a Senior Manufacturing And Automation Engineer to develop, automate, and scale manufacturing processes for complex aerospace hardware, including PCBAs, battery packs,…
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General/Interdisciplinary Engineer, Senior
HX5, LLC
US-UT-Ogden, UT
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Engineer II, Software - Ground Control Station - Full Stack - New Grad - 6140
Shield AI
Washington, DC
- $77,200 to $211,200 USD / year
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software,…
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Senior Software Engineer
Odyssey Systems Cons
Colorado Springs, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be a primary technical contributor on the Multimode Threat Engagement Simulation Platform. You will own significant portions of the stack…
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Systems Cybersecurity Engineer
Odyssey Systems Cons
Colorado Springs, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
Odyssey is recruiting for a senior System Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite team at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this role, you will be a hands-on…
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Senior Software Engineer (Limited-Term)
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $95,000 to $104,440 USD / year
We're seeking a thoughtful, collaborative engineer to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive financial forecasting and grant management application used by…
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Aerospace PPE Requirements Lead Systems Engineer
HX5, LLC
US-OH-Brook Park, OH
HX5 is currently seeking a senior-level systems engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Canopy
Remote, United States
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer within the AI Squad at Canopy and reporting to the Director of AI Engineering, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions to…
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Software Engineer
Odyssey Systems Cons
Colorado Springs, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
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Senior Project Engineer/Manager Mission Critical Water and Wastewater
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WHITE PLAINS, NY
…energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees…
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Associate, Electrical Engineering (Rochester, NY)
L3Harris
Rochester, NY
…employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees…
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Senior Analytics Engineer (Finance & Operations)
Skylight
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
C the Signs
Remote, United States
The Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end development and deployment of Large language and machine learning models, with a primary focus on data preprocessing,…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
C the Signs
Remote, United States
The Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end development and deployment of Large language and machine learning models, with a primary focus on data preprocessing,…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
C the Signs
Remote, United States
The Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end development and deployment of Large language and machine learning models, with a primary focus on data preprocessing,…

Space Systems Command

Senior Engineer, SSC/SW

Chantilly, VA, United States

$142,488 to $195,200 USD / year

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Pay: $142,488 to $195,200 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Summary Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) in Chantilly, VA is searching for a Senior Engineer to support SSC/SW (NH-0801-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:

In this high-impact senior engineering role, you will serve as a principal technical leader and consultant overseeing the development, production, and long-term sustainment of vital defense space programs across the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, and the United States Space Force. You will apply advanced, multidisciplinary engineering principles to solve complex, unprecedented technical challenges, evaluate cutting-edge technological advancements, and provide authoritative recommendations directly to senior executive leadership regarding the strategic continuation, redirection, or integration of major defense systems. Acting as a collaborative bridge across military branches, defense agencies, and commercial aerospace industry partners, you will direct technical working groups, resolve controversial engineering issues, and lead crucial acquisition and readiness reviews to safeguard mission success and preserve operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness.

To excel in this executive technical capacity, candidates should possess a professional degree in engineering from an accredited institution and bring extensive, full-lifecycle systems engineering and technical program management experience within complex defense or aerospace environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional communication skills to defend technical positions, build cross-organizational consensus, and translate intricate technical trade-offs into decisive strategic guidance for top-level officials. Candidates must possess or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret security clearance, pass random drug testing, satisfy annual confidential financial disclosure reporting, and be prepared for occasional military or commercial air travel. Additionally, the selected professional will be required to obtain advanced professional credentials, including third-tier certification in information assurance management within twelve months of appointment, as well as fulfill highest-level certification requirements established by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act in fields such as systems engineering or test and evaluation.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an engineering authority in space and missile systems possessing an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and extensive full-lifecycle systems engineering and defense acquisition experience within Space Systems Command, the United States Space Force, or broader national security space environments. As a senior technical leader and systems engineering and configuration management process owner, they bring proven experience directing programs from concept exploration and design reviews through production, testing, and operational fielding while ensuring operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. The candidate demonstrates significant experience tailoring formal Request for Proposal instructions, evaluating source selections, and serving as a voting representative on Acquisition Strategy Panels, Failure Review Boards, and Independent Program Assessment reviews. Additionally, they possess the technical breadth to direct multidisciplinary working groups spanning cybersecurity and information assurance, radio frequency spectrum management, mission assurance, reliability engineering, software development, and parts, materials, and processes. Holding senior defense acquisition workforce credentials in engineering and technical management or recognized professional engineering certifications, the ideal candidate has a documented track record of advising executive and flag-level leadership on high-impact, precedent-setting technical decisions and integrating complex multi-agency systems architectures.

Qualifications

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions. How you will be evaluated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.How to apply To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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