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Electrical Commissioning Engineer II
Bureau Vertias North America
VA
…Responds to RFI's when requested by PM Team.* 7. Develops MEP test procedures.* 8. Develops MEP operating procedures.* 9. Assists in developing site specific load bank plans.* 10. Assists…
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Electrical Commissioning Engineer 1.5
Bureau Vertias North America
VA
…specification under direct supervision.* 4. Works in conjunction with senior engineers to fully understand scope and design as well as resolve issues, when necessary.* 5. Reviews shop…
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Mechanical Commissioning Engineer I
Bureau Vertias North America
VA
…specification under direct supervision.* 4. Works in conjunction with senior engineers to fully understand scope and design as well as resolve issues, when necessary.* 5. Reviews shop…
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Expert Level Systems Engineer
SHINE Systems & Technologies
Fort Belvoir, VA
…reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of…
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Senior Data Engineer (AWS & Databricks)
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fairfax, VA
GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. The Senior Data Engineer will leverage their expertise with AWS Cloud and the…
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Sr Staff Applications Operations Engineer – Engineering Tools Automation & AI Ops
GE Aerospace
Charlottesville, VA · Glen Allen, VA
- $131,000 to $174,000 USD / year
Serve as the senior technical operations authority across engineering application pods (software, hardware and electronic design, and project and portfolio management tools) for US and UK…
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Nuclear Engineer 3 - 31033
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
As an Engineer Nuclear 3, you will play a key role in developing engineering solutions, preparing detailed technical direction, and providing direct waterfront support for reactor plant…
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Nuclear Engineer 4 - 31049
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
…applications, and electronic mail programs and of standard test equipment to identify and isolate problems (i.e., digital meters, oscilloscopes, strain and pressure…
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Senior AI Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
MCLEAN, VA
We are seeking an Senior AI Engineer to help design, build, and deliver next-generation AI-enabled applications and agentic systems. This role combines hands-on engineering across frontend…
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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
Amazon
Arlington, VA
We are seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to raise the security bar for a portfolio of classified national security systems. You will work backward from mission…
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Senior Detection Engineer
Nightwing
Arlington, VA
…assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Senior Detection Engineer in support of this…
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Senior Software Engineer
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Richmond, VA
- $121,400 to $218,600 USD / year
As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for:
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Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II- Marketing Measurement
Deloitte
McLean, VA · Rosslyn, VA · Richmond, VA
…collaborative environment? As an experienced Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II - Marketing Measurement, you will have the opportunity to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a…
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Senior Data Scientist/Engineer and Application Developer
Deloitte
Richmond, VA · McLean, VA · Rosslyn, VA
Deloitte is seeking a Data Engineer III to support the design, development, and delivery of data solutions that enable analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This role will…
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RF Test Engineer, Senior
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
King George, VA
As an RF Test Engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototype development for Directed Energy ( DE ) systems and capabilities.…
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Pulsed Power Engineer, Senior
BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON, INC.
King George, VA
As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototype development for Directed Energy ( DE ) systems and…
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Senior Software Engineer, Network Platform Security
Cisco
Milpitas, CA
Join the Infrastructure Engineering team as a Software Engineer and help redefine how networking problems are solved. You will develop innovative software for next-generation networking…
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Senior Data Engineer, Network Platform
Cisco
San Jose, CA
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Research General Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard
New London, CT
Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0801-13, Research General Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG R and D CENTER TECHNICAL DIVISION in NEW LONDON,…
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Project Director
DEMATIC CORP
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Electrical Engineer - Early Career
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $34,986 USD / year
Our engineers design, build, test, and operate the electronics that enable scientific exploration of Earth, the Sun, the Moon, planets, and beyond. We are looking for a motivated engineer…
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Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer
KLA Corporation
Milpitas, CA
…e-beam systems are designed, built, and brought to market. As a senior technical leader, you will own complex mechanical systems and major subsystems from concept through production, making…
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Senior Software & AI Engineer
Abbott
Sylmar, CA
The Senior Software & AI Engineer position works onsite in Sylmar, California within Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business.
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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Platform
Nvidia
Remote, United States
…provisioning to build a multi-tenant infrastructure. As a software engineer, you will work with other software engineers, product architects, and product managers as a collaborative team to…
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Senior Development Quality Engineer
Abbott
Sylmar, CA
The Senior Development Quality Engineer assures new or modified products conform to quality standards and establishes compliance with the quality system. Responsible for maintaining a…

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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