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Senior Java Engineer - Security - Elasticsearch
Elastic
United States
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Elasticsearch Security team. In this role, you will contribute to the architecture and design of Elasticsearch's main features. These…
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Space Launch Engineer, SSC/SYD 80
Space Systems Command
Kirtland AFB, NM
- $90,479 to $139,871 USD / year
…Force's premier rapid response launch team as a Space Launch Engineer & Program Manager, where your work directly supports the Nation's most critical defense missions. This is your chance…
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Senior Engineer, SSC/SW
Space Systems Command
Chantilly, VA
- $142,488 to $195,200 USD / year
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…
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Biomedical Engineer
Veterans Health Administration
Salisbury, NC
- $60,478 to $141,512 USD / year
Assignment. Biomedical Engineers, at this developmental level, require direction on more complex tasks. Employees complete technical assignments in the engineering field, under the…
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Senior Construction Inspector
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC
- $102,415 to $133,142 USD / year
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Management Division, Construction Management Branch. The selectee will be responsible…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Galveston, TX
- $103,225 to $134,195 USD / year
…projects in accordance with established guidance | Support senior engineers and specialists in the development of analytical decision making processes which support…
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Supervisory Engineer - Strategic Education Outreach Director
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
…budget proposal and acceptance of funds. | You will engage with Senior Levels of Navy leadership at Office of Naval Research (ONR), NAVSEA headquarters, at Warfare Centers HQ and with other…
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML, Multimodal Rich Features
Google
Mountain View, CA
5 years of experience leading design for machine learning products and optimizing systems that incorporate machine learning.
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Senior Staff Hardware Engineer Technical Lead, AI Infrastructure
Google
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience defining system-level architecture strategy and exercising cross-functional leadership to develop hardware systems.
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Senior Data Center Controls Engineer
Google
Reston, VA · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX · Kirkland, WA · New York, NY · San Francisco, CA · Sunnyvale, CA
…impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities…
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AWS DevOps/Security Engineer Senior/Architect
Jobgether
Remote, United States
…next steps. Our partner is looking for an AWS DevOps/Security Engineer Senior/Architect based in the United…
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Aerospace Engineer
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Fort Eustis, VA
- $127,646 to $195,190 USD / year
Serves as a senior engineering or scientific professional with program or team leadersâ responsibility in design, development, test and/or evaluation. | Responsible for leading the…
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Quality Analyst Engineer - Senior
Information Systems
United States
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
· Mentoring and coaching associates and staff level employees on quality analysis.
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Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island, IL · New Orleans, LA · Saint Louis, MO · Vicksburg, MS · Memphis, TN · Saint Paul, MN
- $89,508 to $126,859 USD / year
About the Position: Serves as a Journey-Level Navigation/Civil Engineer conducting complex analysis, design, and technical reviews for inland navigation structures and systems, including…
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Technical Architect Senior
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $201,950 USD / year
The Senior Technical Architect will lead the design and development of a comprehensive technology platform supporting fully automated transactional insurance solutions for single-risk…
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Naval Air Systems Command
San Diego, CA · Patuxent River, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band DP-04 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the…
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Senior Full Stack Java Engineer - Workforce Management (WFM)
Miratech
Remote, United States
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join the Workforce Management product stream and build enterprise-scale solution supporting forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling,…
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Senior Full Stack Java Engineer - Workforce Management (WFM)
Miratech
Remote, United States
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join the Workforce Management product stream and build enterprise-scale solution supporting forecasting, capacity planning, scheduling,…
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Senior Lead Engineer - Design Verification
Altera Corporation
San Jose, CA
Altera is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer - Design Verification to provide hands-on technical leadership for the verification of next-generation FPGA, programmable SoC, and platform…
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Software Engineer – Distributed Systems
Alluxio
Foster City, CA
- $230,000 to $330,000 USD / year
As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer – Distributed Systems at Alluxio, you will lead the end-to-end architecture and technical evolution of our next-generation distributed data platform. You…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Inference
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $250,000 to $300,000 USD / year
The ideal candidate is a senior-level machine learning inference or systems engineer with strong hands-on experience optimizing production inference engines and building scalable GPU…
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Senior Network Developer
Oracle
Seattle, WA · Nashville, TN · Redwood City, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Reston, VA
- $91,400 to $187,000 USD / year
As a Sr Network Development Engineer, you will be responsible for helping design, build, test, deploy and operate highly scalable solutions to support Oracle’s next-generation Cloud…
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Engineer, Water Resources
Department of Water Resources
CA
- $6,488 to $12,152 USD / month
Under the supervision of a Senior Engineer, Water Resources in the Central Valley Modeling Section of the Modeling Support Office, is responsible for developing and maintaining present and…
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Data Center Electrical Engineer
Google
Bridgeport, CT
As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be…
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Project Engineer (Staff, Senior, or Prinicpal) - Denver, CO
Public Service Co. of Colorado
Denver, CO
- $81,800 to $156,600 USD / year
Senior Engineer Level (Salary Range: $97,000-$129,266)

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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