Electrical Engineer **
Design engineer job in Dahlgren, VA
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is focused on the design and development of rugged, high-performance electronics used in mission-critical defense applications with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design. Experience or interest in RF circuit and antenna design is a significant plus.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of electronics design, with the ability to contribute across the full product development lifecycle-from concept and prototyping through production and sustainment.
Clearance:
An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:
3+ years of experience in microelectronics design and development, with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design.
Proficiency in tools such as Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD, or similar.
Solid foundation in analog/digital circuit theory and practical design.
Familiarity with lab testing tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, etc.).
Understanding of DFM/DFT/DFA best practices in a defense context.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with an attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Design, analyze, and validate analog, digital, and RF circuitry for embedded systems.
Lead PCB layout and design for high-reliability, multi-layer boards, ensuring compliance with military standards (MIL-STD) and IPC class specifications.
Integrate a wide range of sensors (IMUs, GPS, environmental, etc.) and communication modules (LTE, UHF, SATCOM, etc.) into embedded and modular systems.
Develop and integrate RF front-ends and antennas for secure communications and sensor applications.
Perform schematic capture, BOM generation, layout, and detailed documentation for design reviews and production.
Collaborate closely with firmware, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to deliver ruggedized and SWaP-optimized solutions.
Conduct signal integrity analysis, power distribution verification, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessments.
Support environmental and compliance testing including EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, and thermal.
Maintain design documentation and contribute to configuration management and version control.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with RF circuit design, including filters, LNAs, mixers, and impedance-matched networks.
Knowledge of antenna design and integration for applications including GNSS, SATCOM, cellular, telemetry, etc.
Experience designing low power and ultra low power embedded devices
Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, or Keysight ADS.
Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD) related to microelectronics
Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, and interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
Experience in end-to-end lifecycle development for defense platforms.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred) Compensation:
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $85K - $155K (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Benefits:
At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?:
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
Drive Customer Success
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.
Work with Brilliant People
We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!
FTAC
Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Engineering
Design engineer job in Herndon, VA
Are you experienced in Critical Infrastructure Commissioning and looking for a fast paced environment to work in? As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will be part of highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of Amazon owned data centers. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) understands, evaluates, defines and manages the expectations of construction quality in accordance to engineering designs to meet the customer requirements. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as:
Medium and low voltage power systems Generators
UPS
HVAC (Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)
Chilled Water Systems
Building Management systems (BMS)
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Testing and balancing
Pumps and Hydronic systems
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
As the Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to, review of design documents and equipment submittals, leading Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing. You will own your projects' successes where you Deep Dived to resolve technical issues and had Bias for Action to address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite. You will be sharing your lessons learned leading towards team growth and program improvements.
You will get the opportunity to provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. During commissioning, you will be continuously auditing Cx vendors' activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. Following the AWS project reporting format, you will be responsible for regular reporting of commissioning progress and metrics of assigned project to your Regional Commissioning Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver data center capacity, while managing project budget as approved by Finance.
A day in the life
On a typical project, the CxE works across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue has clear path to resolution. The CxE manages the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to execute functional tests, identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, and document their findings. If project turnover is at risk, the CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders. Upon project completion, the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.
About the team
The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly independent business within the DCGS organization. This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and Operators is uniquely positioned to provide detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs, operational functionality and construction practices. The team is focused on ensuring the rapid delivery of a quality product while maintaining full transparency, recording metrics of any and every defect discovered during commissioning.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
#DCCD_AMER
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 3 years of relevant discipline work experience
- 1+ years of field level project support/execution
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of project management tools, example Procore, Microsoft Projects, Primavera, Sharepoint
- Effective communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
- Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $86,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Electrical Engineer
Design engineer job in Dahlgren, VA
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is focused on the design and development of rugged, high-performance electronics used in mission-critical defense applications with a strong emphasis on PCB layout and design. Experience or interest in RF circuit and antenna design is a significant plus.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of electronics design, with the ability to contribute across the full product development lifecycle-from concept and prototyping through production and sustainment.
Clearance:
An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:
GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Oral Communications: Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Written Communications: Conveys written information in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Expresses thoughts persuasively and uses effective modes to reinforce message retention
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure: Setting priorities for your own work in order to meet a deadline, coordinating work with other units in order to meet a deadline and setting work priorities and determining work assignments for other workers in order to meet a deadline date.
Ability to work as a member of a team: Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish project objectives.
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: Ability to work independently, make decisions, plan operations, show job responsibility, and exercise initiative.
Displays technical ability by identifying complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrates ability to independently handle and lead a range of directed tasks and problems, such as establishing project objectives, evaluating alternatives, selecting approach for meeting requirements and resolving technical problems, with minimal guidance from program management and/or program technical leads.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Through effective negotiation skills, consistently gains support of others, within and outside the organization for the implementation of proposed solutions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the design, development, fabrication, and quality assurance of electrical and electronic systems that will be used in austere operational environments.
Ability to learn and apply innovative technologies and techniques, within the electrical/electronic engineering discipline, toward to the products, processes, and capabilities.
Displays technical ability and confidence by identifying problems and evaluating appropriate solutions.
Demonstrates mature understanding of electrical engineering topics such as; analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration.
Able to perform, document, and defend modeling and analysis.
Demonstrates mature knowledge and experience with test methodologies, diagnostic equipment, and software used to inspect, test, analyze, and resolve electrical systems and designs.
Responsibilities:
Conducts research, development, test, and integration of custom embedded systems and special communications capabilities.
Contributes to the development of rapid engineering solutions to emergent non-conventional threats, specializing in turning high-level requirements into engineering designs that integrate microelectronics with novel fabrication techniques.
Completes the design and development of electrical circuits, RF receivers, and electrically-small antenna designs with minimal oversight and guidance. Performs analog/digital circuit design, embedded microcontroller design, and compact antenna design and integration. Performs modeling of circuits, schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit assembly / fabrication techniques. Develop coding to enable electronic designs. Presents technical status and decisions during design reviews.
Supports integration and testing of developed products to ensure reliable functionality. Participates and leads developmental and verification testing, including extensive electromagnetic and environmental testing to enable rapid response to emergent Navy and national requirements.
Work with Project Lead(s) to analyze and refine requirements, perform alternative solutions by research and investigation, and identify technical risks.
Develop prototypes (in concert with technicians, as necessary) to prove out prototype designs
Coordinate with mechanical engineers regarding the integration of designs into customized mechanical packages
Develop documentation of design solutions and adhere to established configuration management processes
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred) Compensation:
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $85K - $155K (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Benefits:
At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?:
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
Drive Customer Success
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.
Work with Brilliant People
We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!
MWAC
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Commissioning Engineer, Commissioning Engineering
Design engineer job in Herndon, VA
Are you experienced in Critical Infrastructure Commissioning and looking for a fast paced environment to work in? As a Data Center Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will be part of highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of Amazon owned data centers. The Amazon Commissioning team (ACx) understands, evaluates, defines and manages the expectations of construction quality in accordance to engineering designs to meet the customer requirements. The CxE is responsible for supporting vendors, contractors, and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as:
Medium and low voltage power systems Generators
UPS
HVAC (Air Handlers / Exhaust Fans / VFD)
Chilled Water Systems
Building Management systems (BMS)
Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Testing and balancing
Pumps and Hydronic systems
Key job responsibilities
As the Commissioning Engineer (CxE), you will provide testing and validation oversight of AWS data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure. This includes, but not limited to, review of design documents and equipment submittals, leading Factory Witness Testing (FWT), and managing third-party commissioning vendors in the performance of onsite pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems testing. You will own your projects' successes where you Deep Dived to resolve technical issues and had Bias for Action to address schedule impacts and coordination demands onsite. You will be sharing your lessons learned leading towards team growth and program improvements.
You will get the opportunity to provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects. During commissioning, you will be continuously auditing Cx vendors' activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements. Following the AWS project reporting format, you will be responsible for regular reporting of commissioning progress and metrics of assigned project to your Regional Commissioning Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead several projects simultaneously to achieve key milestones and deliver data center capacity, while managing project budget as approved by Finance.
A day in the life
On a typical project, the CxE works across AWS engineering, capacity delivery, operations, and contractor teams to coordinate site activities, prioritize tasks, and ensure each issue has clear path to resolution. The CxE manages the project commissioning vendor whose primary scope is to execute functional tests, identify issues, determine criticality, propose solutions, and document their findings. If project turnover is at risk, the CxE escalates to the appropriate stakeholders. Upon project completion, the CxE will communicate lessons learned to help peers on similar projects in flight and participate in initiatives that drive improvement to the commissioning program.
About the team
The AWS Data Center Commissioning Team (ACx) is a wholly independent business within the DCGS organization. This team of veteran professional Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and Operators is uniquely positioned to provide detailed engineering and operational review and testing of equipment designs, operational functionality and construction practices. The team is focused on ensuring the rapid delivery of a quality product while maintaining full transparency, recording metrics of any and every defect discovered during commissioning.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of engineering, installation, or startup/commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or 5 years of relevant discipline work experience
- High technical competency in either mechanical or electrical or control systems utilized in critical infrastructures, with the capability to learn and be trained in the others.
- Understand the design concept and intent by reviewing mechanical or electrical design documentation, including drawings, specifications, vendor submittals and sequences of operations and provide feedback on the same in accordance with Amazon standards for basis of design.
- Develop but majorly review commissioning documentation such as test plans, scripts and reports developed by vendors to ensure accuracy in accordance with the design requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Advanced knowledge Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook required; advanced knowledge of SharePoint (or similar) preferred
- Strong communication skills, detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work in high stress environments to maintain calm and respectful interaction with multiple teams
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
- Ability to read and edit construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.)
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submittals
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Product Engineer
Design engineer job in McLean, VA
Programmers.io is currently looking for a Product Engineer
Onsite Role in McLean, Virginia, United States
OPEN FOR C2C OR W2
Prompt Design Optimization
Develop, test, and refine prompts for AI models to achieve accurate, context-aware outputs.
Create reusable prompt libraries and guardrails for enterprise use cases.
Salesforce AI Integration Leverage Salesforce Einstein and Agent force for predictive analytics, conversational AI, and automation.
Collaborate with Salesforce architects to embed AI-driven workflows into CRM processes.AI Enablement Governance
Define best practices for prompt engineering across teams.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data privacy, and ethical AI guidelines.
Managerial Responsibilities
Lead and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure timely delivery of AI initiatives.
Oversee project planning, budgeting, and governance for AI-related programs.
Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into AI solutions.
Conduct workshops and training sessions on effective prompt engineering.
If you are interested, please apply or feel free to share your updated resume at ************************
Full Stack Engineer - Enterprise AI Applications
Design engineer job in Richmond, VA
Experience Level: Mid Level 4+ years
Work Authorization/Clearance Requirements: NA
We're seeking an exceptional Full Stack Engineer to build and scale our enterprise AI applications. You'll design and implement complete AI-powered features from database to UI, working with cutting-edge LLM technology, RAG systems, and production ML infrastructure. This role combines full-stack development expertise with hands-on AI/ML engineering, deploying intelligent systems that deliver real business value at scale.
You'll be a key technical contributor, shipping production-ready AI features that users love while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence, solving complex problems with modern technology.
What You'll Build
AI Applications
Design end-to-end RAG pipelines for intelligent search and enterprise Q&A
Integrate production-grade LLM solutions (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
Develop prompt strategies, evaluation frameworks, and structured output workflows
Build autonomous agents with tool-use capabilities
Implement vector search using Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, FAISS, or Qdrant
Full-Stack Features
Build scalable backend services with Python/FastAPI
Develop performant UIs in React/Next.js with real-time LLM streaming
Design optimized databases across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Implement WebSockets, event-driven systems, and comprehensive test coverage
Production Infrastructure
Deploy AI services using Docker & Kubernetes
Build CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable releases
Manage IaC with Terraform on AWS/Azure/GCP
Set up monitoring/observability (Datadog, Prometheus, LangSmith, W&B)
Ensure security best practices and cost-efficient AI operations
Required Experience
Full-Stack Development (4+ yrs)
Strong Python (FastAPI/Flask) and TypeScript/React/Next.js
REST/GraphQL API design, authentication, and security best practices
Experience with relational & NoSQL databases
Proven delivery of scalable production systems
AI/ML Engineering (3+ yrs)
Hands-on LLM integration, prompt engineering, and context management
Strong experience with RAG (chunking, embeddings, retrieval, generation)
Proficiency with vector DBs and semantic/hybrid search
Knowledge of AI evaluation frameworks
MLOps & Cloud (3+ yrs)
Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD for ML workloads
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and IaC (Terraform/Pulumi)
Monitoring, logging, alerting, and cost optimization
Engineering Excellence
Strong CS fundamentals, problem-solving, debugging
TDD, Git workflows, code reviews, clean documentation
Comfortable in fast-paced Agile environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangGraph, agent frameworks
Exposure to LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning, multimodal AI, MCP
Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, graph DBs (Neo4j)
Open-source contributions
Mentorship, architectural decision-making, cross-team collaboration
Tech Stack Exposure (Preferred)
Python, Pandas, ML/DL/NLP/GPT-based workflows
OpenAI, HuggingFace, Claude, Cohere, Mistral
Agentic AI (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, LangChain Agents)
Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD
Generative AI Engineer
Design engineer job in Herndon, VA
Idexcel is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Enterprise GenAI Engineering Organization and be a key part of the Enterprise GenAI tech team. As a GenAI engineer, you will lead the development cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence solutions using large language models, agentic frameworks, retrieval augmented generation and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and deploying applications leveraging LLM models and systems, with a strong focus on prompt engineering, RAG implementations, evaluations and agentic frameworks.
In this role, you will:
· Design, develop, deploy GenAI applications using LM's, agent framework and related technologies
· Collaborate with and/or embed with line of business team teams to create reusable components and frameworks to accelerate the delivery of GenAI solutions
· Develop and maintain large-scale applications using Java, Python and other relevant technologies (e.g., cloud technologies, containerization, etc)
· Develop reference services that can be leveraged enterprise-wide such as document parsing, synthetic data generation, summarization and deep research
· Stay up to date with the latest advancements in GenAI, LLM, agentic frameworks and drive innovation to improve existing systems and develop new ones
· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to applications?and models
· Develop GenAI observability solutions to ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk
· Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature
· Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives
· Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers
Required Qualifications:
· 4+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
· 4+ years of experience in software development
· 4+ years of Java, Python and other relevant technologies
· 1+ years of Experience with SDLC and Agile tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Confluence etc.
Desired Qualifications:
· 1+ year of GenAI and ML concepts, including Evaluations, Fine Tuning and Prompt engineering
· Knowledge agentic design patterns
· Prompt Engineering concepts such as Zero-Shot, Few-shot, self-consistency and chain of thought prompting
Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher
Design engineer job in Chantilly, VA
Secret clearance or higher
Chantilly, Virginia
Performs assignments of a routine degree of complexity by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks.
Assists in the interpretation of results and writing of small sections of technical reports.
Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.
THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (+2) years of experience, OR Master's degree in a relevant field, OR an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field
Develop software to run in user-mode or kernel-mode
Ability to code in C or C++
Ability to use a scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
Experience with PC and embedded systems architecture to include boot processes and OS internals
Experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, etc.)
Understand network protocols
Experience with one or more assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, etc.)
Experience with one or more debuggers (WinDbg, OllyDbg, gdb, etc.)
Experience with vulnerability research on one or more operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTOSs, or other custom operating systems
Ability to demonstrate good organization, documentation, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
Knowledge of common mitigation techniques (DEP, ASLR, etc.)
Familiarity with fuzzers
Must be a sole US citizen with an active DoD Secret security clearance
THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED
Participation in CTFs
Ability to analyze assembly-level code on multiple platforms (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, etc.)
Experience with symbolic analysis
Ability to analyze network protocols throughout all layers of the network stack
Background in software engineering and architecture
Sr. Business Intelligence Platform Engineer
Design engineer job in Richmond, VA
CarMax, the way your career should be!
About this job
As a BI Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization, and support of enterprise business intelligence platforms including Power BI and Tableau. You will work closely with multiple analyst and Technology Infrastructure teams to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of BI environments. Your expertise in Data & Analytics platform engineering, automation, cloud technologies, and user enablement will help drive data democratization and empower business users with reliable, secure, and performant analytics tools.
In addition, you will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance platform operations, automate routine tasks, and improve user experience. Your ability to integrate intelligent automation and predictive analytics into BI workflows will help drive innovation and efficiency across the organization.
What you will do - Essential Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and optimize Power BI and Tableau platforms across cloud and on-prem environments.
Implement and manage user access, security roles, and governance policies to ensure data protection and compliance.
Manage PowerBI Fabric capacities, gateway, workspaces and licensing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support dashboard development, data source integration, and performance tuning.
Automate platform maintenance tasks including upgrades, patching, backups, access provisioning and license management.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for BI content deployment and version control.
Integrate AI tools to automate platform monitoring, anomaly detection, and performance optimization.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for BI platform issues and user inquiries.
Drive adoption of BI tools through training, documentation, and enablement initiatives.
Monitor platform usage and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings.
Stay current with BI platform updates, features, and industry best practices.
Partner with data governance and security teams to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Participate in major incident response and root cause analysis for BI-related outages or performance issues.
Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in BI platform administration and engineering.
Purpose of the role
The BI Admin/Platform Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and usability of enterprise BI platforms, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. By integrating AI capabilities, this role also contributes to smarter, more efficient platform operations and user experiences.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience administering Power BI and Tableau platforms.
Strong understanding of BI architecture, data modeling, and dashboard performance optimization.
Experience in PowerBI Fabric and migration from PBIRS to Fabric
Experience in Tableau and migration to Tableau cloud
Experience with Azure services including Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Active Directory.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with enterprise data lake/warehouse environments (EDL/EDW).
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with platform monitoring tools.
Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Experience in cloud cost-savings plans, reviews, and reserved instances.
Ability to positively influence team norms, culture, and technical vision
Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to the audience
Experience in a fast-paced, highly collaborative agile team within a Product-oriented organization.
Effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, and a cloud-native and DevOps mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Power BI and Tableau certifications
Snowflake SnowPro, Azure, Databricks certifications
Experience with cloud services such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Event Hub, Functions, Batch, Key Vault, and Log Analytics
Strong experience with popular database programming languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Stored Procedures
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and other modern data platforms.
Knowledge of REST APIs and scripting for platform automation.
Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and self-service BI enablement.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Midtown office, Richmond VA or CarMax Technology Hub, Plano TX and have a Hybrid work arrangement.
Associates based in Richmond work onsite 5 days per week.
Associates based in Plano work onsite 2 days per week.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will NOT be considered for this specific role.
Lead Microsoft 365 Platform Engineer
Design engineer job in Reston, VA
A growing organization is looking for a Lead Microsoft 365 Platform Engineer to own the architectural direction and governance of its Microsoft 365 platform. This position is centered on design, evaluation, and strategic adoption of M365 capabilities, not routine administration or development work.
You'll work closely with security, infrastructure, and operations stakeholders to ensure Microsoft 365 services are deployed and managed with a focus on security, scalability, and long-term sustainability, supporting collaboration across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Research and evaluate Microsoft 365 platform capabilities and roadmap updates to identify opportunities aligned with business and security objectives.
Design enterprise-scale architecture and deployment strategies for Microsoft 365 services with an emphasis on governance, scalability, and operational sustainability.
Lead planning and governance efforts for Copilot and other Microsoft-based generative AI capabilities.
Establish standards, guardrails, and best practices for Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, and related services-providing guidance rather than building solutions directly.
Produce clear technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment approaches, and operational handoff materials.
Collaborate closely with IT operations teams to support implementation, adoption, and long-term platform support.
Monitor Microsoft communications (roadmaps, service updates, health advisories) to proactively assess impact to the M365 environment.
Investigate and resolve complex platform or architectural issues escalated from operations teams.
Present architectural recommendations to technical leadership and review forums, translating technical decisions into business impact.
Mentor engineering team members on architectural thinking, documentation practices, and research methodologies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
6+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise systems engineering roles.
Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 services and administrative frameworks from an architectural and governance perspective.
Experience planning and implementing M365 security, compliance, and information protection capabilities (e.g., Defender, Purview, or equivalent services).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for complex, enterprise-scale challenges.
Working knowledge of IT operations, change management, and operational handoff processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft certification related to Microsoft 365 (Associate level or higher).
Demonstrated ability to research solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and document architectural decisions for diverse stakeholders.
Experience with Azure administration, endpoint management (UEM/Intune), identity and access management (IAM), and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira/Atlassian).
Lead AI/ML Engineer
Design engineer job in Reston, VA
Titan Technologies is seeking an AI/ML Lead Engineer to support a mission-focused Government customer by delivering the full lifecycle of services needed to advance and modernize critical software capabilities. This includes end-to-end technical and evaluative expertise for the design, development, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical evaluative applications, enterprise cloud infrastructure, AI/ML driven analytics, emerging capabilities research and analysis, systems engineering and integration, and cybersecurity.
Job Description
The AI/ML Lead Engineer will lead in the creation of analytic platforms, AI/ML methodologies. Predictive analytics, data visualization tools, and advanced data science techniques to enhance customer analytical processes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the definition, development, and delivery of machine models and AI solutions.
Lead the testing, deploying, and maintaining of AI systems.
Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
Manage the data flow and infrastructure for AI deployment.
Architect and design, with the Chief Engineer, AI software systems.
Develop scalable enterprise architectures in alignment with DoD and IC standards.
Architect ETL processes, data flows, and schemas translations.
You MUST have:
Active DoD TS clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly
8+ years of experience in AI/ML implementation
Experience developing, training, and deploying ML models in AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong understanding of LLMs, NLP, and other deep learning techniques
Proven ability to analyze large datasets and optimize model performance
Experience supporting or working within the Intelligence Community (IC)
SAFe Agilist or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (8+ years relevant experience)
It's GREAT if you also have:
Experience with secure application development
Willing to take a polygraph
Experience with software lifecycle management
Experience with DoD-compliant cloud environments
Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field
Education:
Bachelors and 8+ years relevant experience
Company Description:
Titan Technologies, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries, TelaForce, LLC and Titan Facilities, Inc., design, build, integrate, and manage innovative solutions and software applications. Our remarkable people, working collaboratively under a shared vision, have earned a reputation with our customers for delivering results with maximum impact. Sound intriguing? Consider Titan Technologies for the next step in your career journey and be part of an impactful team!
Titan is proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business.
Electrical Design Engineer
Design engineer job in Richmond, VA
Electrical Design Engineer (PE)
Richmond, VA
$150,000 - $180,000 + Career Progression to Director + Bonus + Fantastic Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to work on exciting municipality projects as part of an incredible family values company who want to progress you into Director levels?
This is an excellent opportunity to be the go-to electrical engineer on various technical construction projects, with the chance to progress into a director role within a growing company.
This growing company specializes in designing MEP systems for commercial and municipal projects. Due to their long-term expansion plans, they are looking for an Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical expert on diverse projects. They will also push for you to grow within the company towards becoming a shareholder.
In this role, you will be based in the office with hybrid opportunities 2 days a week, where you will be responsible for designing construction documents, producing electrical schematics and drawings, handling RFI documents, and liaising with clients and architects to meet project requirements.
This is a great opportunity for an electrical engineer who wants work as part of a growing company where they can be an integral shareholder while leading incredible projects.
The Role:
Serve as the technical expert for Electrical systems design.
Design electrical systems, liaise with site staff, and conduct site visits
Hybrid Working
The Person:
Electrical Engineer
PE license
Knowledge of municipal or commercial projects
Google Cloud Lead Engineer
Design engineer job in Reston, VA
TechTrend is seeking a talented Google Cloud Lead Engineer to join our team of talented staff. Using a modern technology stack and agile approach, in this role you will have the opportunity to be a part of a workforce that is transforming IT through technology modernization efforts.
Be a member of an environment that thrives on innovation and ideas of all members of the team. Our environment is highly collaborative and allows you the opportunity to continue building your skills through training and multiple diverse projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Partnering with the Cloud Engineers and Architects to develop advanced, leading-edge, cloud-oriented architectures that provide new cybersecurity capabilities to a major U.S. Government customer.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, business teams, development teams, and other IT professionals to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform services including: Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Vertex AI and other GCP AI/ML services
• Familiarity with the following technologies in a cloud environment: Jenkins, Orca, Apigee, GCP SCC, Splunk, Sonarqube.
• Implement and maintain network architecture within GCP, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), load balancers, VPNs, and connectivity with on-premises networks.
• Implement and manage GCP-native deployment pipelines using tools like Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, GitLab CI, Artifact Registry, or Jenkins
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards by configuring Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles, service accounts, and access policies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing resource utilization and cost management through effective scaling, right-sizing, and budget monitoring.
• Demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and willingness to take on varied responsibilities, often beyond the initial scope of the role, to meet evolving business needs and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in DevOps and/or DevSecOps environments.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field (Preferred)
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (preferred) or any additional GCP specialty certifications (ML Engineer, Security Engineer)
Work Location: hybrid, once a week in Reston office.
Travel Requirements: No travel
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
· PTO & All federal holidays off
· 401(k) Plan (matching component included)
· Free Gym Access at Headquarters
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (RMF)
Design engineer job in Alexandria, VA
An E-Learning and Analytics software company that straddles both federal and commercial sectors is hiring for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in Risk Management Framework. Their platform takes company data like promotion rates, attrition, and more, and leverages predictive analytics and decision science to give leaders actionable insights.
They are in need of a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the implementation of RMF across the organization, including both their federal and commercial arms. This person should be versed in everything from coordinating internal and 3rd party audits, cloud compliance, vulnerability scanning tools, POA&M's and Authority to Operate.
This is a high visibility, high profile hire for the team. Because this person will be embedded both with commercial and DoD applications, this candidate must have a Secret Clearance. The role will be hybrid in Alexandria, VA.
Required Skills & Experience:
US Citizen with a Secret Clearance
Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
Security+ Certification
5+ years of experience in RMF
NIST 800-53 & NIST 800-171
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, ACAS, etc)
Desired Skills & Experience:
Masters Degree
Experience leading RMF implementations
Prior experience in DoD environment, working with Security Technical Implementation Guides, POA&M's, ATO's, FedRAMP's
Experience working directly with stakeholders, great communication and presentation skills
Lead CSV Engineer
Design engineer job in Petersburg, VA
We are seeking a highly skilled CSV (Computer System Validation) Engineer to lead the validation activities for PLC-based control systems and enterprise IT systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and possess deep expertise in system validation, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the validation efforts for PLC-based control systems and enterprise IT systems.
Develop, review, and approve validation documentation, including Validation Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols, and Validation Summary Reports.
Validate Data Historian and SCADA systems to ensure reliable data capture, storage, and retrieval.
Develop protocols for testing the accuracy and precision of historical data logging.
Ensure Historian and SCADA systems comply with regulatory and operational standards during the validation lifecycle.
Ensure data integrity practices are robust across all validated systems to prevent unauthorized alterations.
Ensure compliance with FDA, EU, and other relevant regulatory standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, IT, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs, to support validation projects.
Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for computer systems.
Manage and coordinate validation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
Conduct and participate in internal and external audits as well as inspections of systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance.
Provide training and guidance to other team members on validation best practices.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure continuous improvement in validation processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in computer system validation within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in Computer System Validation in a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of PLC-based control systems, SCADA and Historian, as well as enterprise IT systems.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and other applicable standards.
Proven track record of successful project management and leadership in validation projects.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Certification in validation or quality systems (e.g., ASQ, ISPE) is a plus.
Electrical Engineer
Design engineer job in Chantilly, VA
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in electrical circuit design, analysis, and simulation software; knowledge of electrical codes and standards; familiarity with CAD tools.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to diagnose and resolve engineering challenges.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Experience: Previous experience in electrical engineering or related roles preferred; hands-on experience with testing equipment and manufacturing processes is a plus.
Electrical Design Engineer
Design engineer job in Herndon, VA
As a strong and stable company since 1960, Holder provides nationwide construction management services on complex projects in the aviation, office, technology, education, hospitality, and interiors markets. Our mission is to provide clients with quality construction services, across the country, supported by our offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, San Jose and Washington, DC. At Holder, our most valuable resources are our people, who carry forth our core values, brand, and reputation for performance.
We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in the Herndon or Atlanta that will support Mission Critical construction operations throughout the country. The ideal candidate for this job is a team player who thrives in a challenging and fast-paced yet supported environment. Your job is to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.
Required Experiences And Skills
Has experience with the design process and management of complex Mission Critical projects, including processes, teams, and deliverables
Understands risks and roles associated with varying project delivery methods
Understands principals of contract documents and agreements
Takes initiative to identify, track and actively address design and engineering challenges during the design and construction phases of a project.
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications with primary experience with electrical and controls. Understanding and able to reference and apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and requirements.
Ability to proactively articulate design document expectations and assess actual document status by phase (SD, DD, CD)
Ability to conduct cross-discipline drawing coordination and design completion/quality reviews specifically for the MEP disciplines.
Can contribute constructability, technical expertise and engineering solutions to a project's design evolution
Ability to lead and manage the creation of Integrated Electrical Room concepts based on client or projected selected equipment.
Ability to manage subcontractors in the completion of integrated design concepts to finalized products ready for manufacturing.
Outstanding communication and time management skills
Ability to work in a highly-collaborative environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-starter
Ability to coach and mentor junior associates
Manage deadlines, maintain files, and provide reporting to department leadership and/or jobsite leadership
Requirements For This Position Include
Candidate will preferably have 3-5+ Years in an Engineering position.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to effectively communicate across projects and departments with associates of varying skill level. Also, be able to effectively communicate with third party organizations and consulting entities.
Earn the trust of associates but maintain ability to independently assess and evaluate issues.
Ability to have difficult conversations, free of emotion.
Have a high level of morality and ethics.
Proactively adjust priorities based on department, project and company needs and communicate adjustments.
Be strategic and solutions/goal oriented and detail-oriented, but flexible to changes in plan.
Independent worker with a collaborative mindset.
Ability to effectively collect information and ask questions, analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations and then organize the appropriate teams for group decision making.
Good listener and detail oriented.
Escalate issues timely.
Ability to innovate and comfortable being introduced to new technology. Maintains a continuous improvement mindset.
Proficient in Microsoft based software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Highly organized, detail oriented.
Coach and mentor others with meaningful feedback. Open to receiving meaningful feedback.
Be open to additional responsibilities as role and department services evolve.
Project Engineer
Design engineer job in Arlington, VA
John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia (JMAV) is seeking a full-time Project Engineer (PE) to support construction project execution from preconstruction through closeout in the Washington, DC metro area. The PE will assist with scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, document management, and project logistics.
The PE should be located within daily driving distance of the Washington, DC metro area and can expect to travel between different jobsites as needed.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The Project Engineer will work closely with the PM and site team on a wide range of tasks, including:
Management of assigned trades in all facets of preconstruction to include quantity take-offs, preparation of bid packages, and buy-out
Oversee performance of assigned trades, including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
Supporting the creation and maintenance of project schedules
Assisting with submittals, RFIs, and change order processing
Coordinating project documentation and digital records
Communicating with subcontractors and vendors
Education:
4-year degree in Construction Management or related field required
Work Experience:
3-5 years of experience required, in commercial construction is preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
Highly organized with attention to detail
Effective communicator and team collaborator
Strong multitasking and decision-making skills
Ability to travel daily across DC-Metro area jobsites
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction platforms
Physical Requirements:
Moderate physical activity; driving, walking rough terrain, climbing stairs/ladders
Work Environment:
Onsite, outdoor work in all weather conditions; moderate to loud noise exposure
The Company:
John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia (JMAV) is a privately held general contractor that specializes in large-scale, urban, ground-up projects such as mixed-use, multi-family, hotels, senior living, student housing, and bio-medical in the DC-Metro area. Exceptional for the industry, the majority of our projects are negotiated with over 85% being with repeat clients.
Our approach is characterized by transparency, collaboration, attention to detail and hands-on leadership. Our projects are set up for success by our strong emphasis on pre-construction services and planning, proper staffing and hiring best-in-class subcontractors. Our growth has been a result of outstanding execution in every phase of project delivery and an unparalleled employee retention of the industry's best talent.
Our parent company, John Moriarty & Associates (JMA), was founded in 1985 in Winchester, MA and is one of the most respected general contracting firms in the industry. Learn more about us at ************** and *************
John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia participates in E-Verify for all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. More information can be found at *****************
Mechanical Field Engineer
Design engineer job in Sterling, VA
Join a Growing Industry Leader as a Junior Project Manager!
Company: Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG)
At Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG), we are always seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and innovative solutions drives our success and fuels continuous expansion. We're excited to offer opportunities for motivated professionals who are ready to elevate their careers. When you join VMG, you become part of a close-knit, supportive team that values both its employees and clients. Here, your growth powers our success.
To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to gain hands-on experience and develop project management skills while working closely with seasoned professionals.
Role Overview
As a Mechanical Field Engineer, you will assist in the overall management and execution of mechanical installation and service projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Executives, Superintendents, Foremen, and Subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Support project planning, scheduling, and budgeting activities.
Assist in coordinating HVAC and plumbing installations, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Review and interpret mechanical drawings and commercial construction documents.
Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Provide administrative and operational support to senior project team members.
Collaborate with field teams to address challenges and maintain project momentum.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in construction project coordination or management (mechanical focus preferred).
Foundational knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems and installation processes.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Basic understanding of mechanical drawings and commercial construction projects.
Familiarity with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA.
About VMG
Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a family-owned and operated HVAC and Plumbing contractor specializing in large-scale commercial projects. We combine the personalized service of a boutique firm with the expertise and resources of a major contractor.
Ready to Apply?
If you're excited to build your career in project management and contribute to VMG's success, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our talented team.
Learn more about us at vmgmech.com.
Blue Team Engineer **
Design engineer job in Virginia Beach, VA
SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced professional to join our team! As a Blue Team Engineer, you will support Blue Team operations and collaborate with Red Team and Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts.
** Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. **
Clearance:
An ACTIVE Secret clearance (IT Level II Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:
In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
Responsibilities:
Perform system hardening on multiple Operating System (OS) platforms
Monitor and assess system and network security posture in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and tools
Apply MITRE ATT&CK and/or MITRE D3FEND frameworks to assess and improve threat detection and response strategies
Conduct advanced threat intelligence analysis, identify emerging potential threats, and provide threat intelligence recommendations
Perform vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and other security tools
Analyze vulnerability findings and develop remediation plans
Remediate vulnerability findings by implementing vendor patches and configuration changes on both Linux and Windows operating systems
Design, implement, and enforce security controls across network, hardware, and software components
Preferred Skills and Experience:
A combined minimum total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following skillsets/disciplines:
System hardening across multiple OS platforms
Networking and virtualization
Application of DoD cybersecurity policies and use of DoD security tools
MITRE ATT&CK or MITRE D3FEND frameworks
Threat intelligence assessments and identification of emerging potential threats
Performing vulnerability assessments with ACAS
Remediation of vulnerability findings to include implementation of vendor patches on both Linux and Windows Operating systems
Design, implementation, configuration, and enforcement of security controls on network, hardware, and software components and devices
Possess one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certifications:
CASP+ CE
CCNP Security
CISA
CISSP (Associate)
CISSP
GCED
GCIH
CCSP
Education: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Compensation:
Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.
The projected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000. This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.
Benefits:
At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.
We offer:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Why Work for SimVentions?:
SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.
Support Our Warfighters
SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.
Drive Customer Success
We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.
Get Involved in Giving Back
We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.
Build Innovative Technology
SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.
Work with Brilliant People
We don't just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.
Create Meaningful Solutions
We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.
Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!
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