Audio Visual Design Engineer (Corporate Office Environments)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Industry: Architecture & Technology Integration
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Our client is a forward-thinking design firm that specializes in fusing workplace architecture with modern AV and smart technology. They are seeking an Audio Visual Design Engineer to help bridge the gap between architectural design and cutting-edge workplace technology. This individual will play a pivotal role in developing intelligent, collaborative, and future-ready environments by integrating audio-visual and IT systems into architectural plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate on the planning and design of workplaces with integrated AV, IT, and smart building systems.
Create design documentation, drawings, and specifications for AV and workplace technologies including conference rooms, digital signage, and collaboration tools.
Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and project teams to ensure cohesive and seamless technology integration.
Participate in client meetings, offering insight into AV/tech trends and system integration strategies.
Review architectural and MEP drawings to align infrastructure requirements.
Conduct site visits during construction phases to confirm implementation accuracy.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
3-7 years of experience in architectural design, with a focus on workplace and technology integration.
Experience in Commercial Office Furniture Systems (planning, integration, or coordination).
Solid understanding of AV systems such as video conferencing, sound masking, and collaboration tech.
Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to interpret technical AV/IT system drawings and documentation.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
CTS certification or an interest in obtaining AV/IT-related credentials is a plus.
Bonus Points For:
Familiarity with WELL, LEED, or other sustainability frameworks.
Knowledge of workplace IoT and smart building systems.
Exposure to acoustics, lighting, or environmental controls.
Compensation
Base salary can go up to $120K (Depending on the candidate's experience)
Senior Okta Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
We are seeking a Senior Okta Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Okta-based authentication services for a large, federated U.S. government agency. This position plays a key role in modernizing identity and access management (IAM) within a complex, multi-tenant environment with rigorous security and compliance requirements.
In this role, you will configure, maintain, and enhance Okta as a cloud-based authentication platform and identity provider for federal clients. You'll work in a fast-paced environment alongside a team of experienced Okta Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing identity solutions.
What You Will Do:
Architect and deploy scalable Okta solutions for authentication, federation, and lifecycle management across multiple domains and agencies.
Design and implement SSO, MFA, and adaptive access policies aligned with federal security standards.
Integrate Okta with cloud and on-premise applications, including custom APIs and legacy systems.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless identity workflows.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Okta performance and security posture.
Lead SailPoint Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers.
At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We want you to be curious and ask "what if?" Capital One started as an information strategy company that specialized in credit cards, and we have become one of the most impactful and disruptive players in the industry. We have grown to see ourselves as a technology company in consumer finance, with great opportunities for engineers who want to build innovative applications to give users smarter ways to save, transact, borrow and invest their money, as we seek to disrupt the industry again.
As a Capital One SailPoint Engineer, you'll work on a SailPoint identity platform to support Identity Access Management needs.
Responsibilities:
Identify opportunities for automation, evaluate new tools, and drive implementation of technology that creates value for the organization.
Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and team members
Provide regular updates to the management team on project progress
Support the rollout and onboarding of new applications
Responsible for overall delivery of software components which meet functional specifications & product requirements
Automate component & integration tests
Collaborating with tech leads to ensure integrated end-to-end design and delivery
Good knowledge of secure coding practices
Be fearless and try out new open source technologies/frameworks to solve business problems
Be fungible in a full stack team and own all aspects of delivering business applications
Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing problem resolutions to related incidents
Operational support with change and incident management processes
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 4 years of Hands On Experience in Java or Python
At least 4 years of experience SailPoint IdentityIQ
At least 4 years of experience troubleshooting IGA Rules, workflows and customizations
At least 4 years of experience in any Databases in writing SQL Queries to extract data.
At least 4 years of experience troubleshooting end user issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of experience supporting Java and SailPoint applications
4+ years of experience with Role Based Access Controls (RBAC)
4+ years of experience troubleshooting end user issues in Access Certifications
3+ years of experience with NetIQ
3+ years of experience with Cyber Security Domain specifically IAM
2+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with various APIs including SCIM, REST, and SOAP
Familiarity with programming and web technologies such as Java or Bean Shell, JavaScript, SPML or SOAP, JSF.
ITIL Certification
AWS Certification
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $175,800 - $200,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical
McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical
Plano, TX: $175,800 - $200,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical
Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700 for Manager, Cyber Technical
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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Senior System Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
JOB PURPOSE:
The Senior Systems Operations Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the client's enterprise systems infrastructure. This role ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of both on-premises and cloud-based systems that support clinical, administrative, and research operations. Serving as a subject matter expert in healthcare systems architecture, automation, and performance monitoring, the engineer provides leadership in establishing operational standards and mentors junior staff.
Salary: $120-130k
Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire
Location: Onsite 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week in Washington DC
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position is part of the Infrastructure and Operations division within IT Services, playing a critical role in managing the client's data center operations, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and hybrid cloud services. The Senior Systems Operations Engineer collaborates closely with Network Services, Information Security, Clinical Application Support, and Biomedical Technology teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable computing environments.
The role requires proactive system monitoring, incident response, and long-term strategic planning to ensure infrastructure services align with hospital objectives and regulatory requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage, monitor, and optimize physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and operating environments (Windows, Linux, and cloud-based systems).
Ensure high system uptime, capacity planning, and proactive resolution of issues impacting clinical and administrative operations.
Develop and maintain automation scripts for system provisioning, configuration, and patch management.
Design and implement resilient, scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions tailored to healthcare operations.
Administer identity, access, and authentication systems (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO, MFA) in compliance with HIPAA.
Support hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware) and assist with cloud migration projects.
Collaborate with Information Security to maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal healthcare data protection standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
Implement and monitor security controls, patch management, and incident response protocols.
Monitor system performance metrics and logs, analyzing trends to prevent outages affecting patient care.
Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for critical systems.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Deep knowledge of enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and automation tools.
Strong problem-solving skills with focus on root-cause analysis and performance optimization in a healthcare environment.
Ability to collaborate across diverse IT disciplines and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
Commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality IT services to clinicians, staff, and patients.
Adaptable to a fast-paced hospital environment with evolving technologies and priorities.
Skilled in guiding team members and modeling best practices in hospital systems operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or related roles.
Experience in healthcare or hospital environments preferred.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in Windows and Linux server environments.
Proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), storage solutions (SAN/NAS), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
Experience with automation and configuration management tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
Familiarity with identity management, monitoring tools, and IT service management (ITSM) processes in healthcare.
Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Healthcare IT certifications (e.g., CHIT, HCISPP)
Systems Engineer (5240)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered; clearance sponsorship is not available.
As a Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design, with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. In supporting the program, you will be required to work 5 days/ per week onsite in the client's Washington, DC location.
What you'll do:
Collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design
Collaborate closely with key stakeholder partners and IT team to evaluate customer requests for new systems, applications, product standards, and services.
Work on the core platform to create and optimize all functions needed to establish a strong platform infrastructure.
Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Analyze and validate system designs against requirements and specifications.
What you'll need to succeed:
8-10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer provisioning, installing, and supporting on-premise mission critical systems
Experience maintaining and managing a on-premise VMWare infrastructure
In-depth experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, and CI/CD Automation
Experience working in a DevSecOps environment
Ability to work well on a team as well as individually
Ability to think out of the box to help with troubleshooting issues and providing innovative solutions that fit customers' needs
Ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence with your skills
A Bachelor's Degree
Active TS//SCI clearance
What will make you stand out:
Experience with system monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, and Prometheus
Expertise with container orchestration tools (Rancher, OpenShift, etc.)
Experience hardening and securing containers
Previous experience with commercial cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Passion for learning new development concepts, methodologies, and technologies
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.
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Senior Systems Engineer (TS Clearance)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction.
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Systems Engineer to manage, optimize, and secure critical enterprise infrastructure at the Dept of State in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on and proficient in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies, with a strong focus on automation and cloud adoption. This role requires deep technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in a secure, on-site environment.
What you'll do:
Design, implement, and manage enterprise virtualization platforms, primarily using VMware ESXi, for maximum efficiency and resource utilization.
Own Windows Server/Active Directory (AD) Services (GPO, DNS/DHCP, OU design, patching, monitoring) across production enclaves, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
Automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, and maintenance at scale using PowerShell and other scripting languages (e.g., Python), focusing on IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles.
Architect, deploy, and manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions and oversee certificate/TLS lifecycle management across the enterprise.
Perform complex, end-to-end troubleshooting of infrastructure issues, covering networking (TCP/IP, routing, load balancing), identity (Kerberos/LDAP), and application integration.
Document runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and change procedures; participate in scheduled change windows and on-call rotation.
Contribute to cloud strategy and migration efforts by providing technical expertise for AWS and/or Azure platform integration.
Ensure systems adhere to stringent security requirements (e.g., STIG/RMF/NIST), especially within federal or classified environments.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret with SCI(active or cross-over-eligible).
Bachelor's in computer science, Information Technology, or related field - or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years server administration
Expert-level proficiency in PowerShell for complex administration, reporting, and automation.
Extensive experience with virtualization platforms (ESXi, Hyper-V, or KVM), including deployment, maintenance, and performance tuning.
Experience with Active Directory in production environments.
Preferred Qualifications (nice-to-have)
Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols) and experience with load balancers (e.g., F5/NetScaler).
Proven experience in designing and managing PKI and handling the entire certificate lifecycle.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to document complex systems.
Background in AWS and/or Azure infrastructure, services, and best practices.
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and tools for federal/classified environments (STIG, RMF, NIST).
Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions (e.g., SCOM, Splunk, health sets).
Exposure to Microsoft 365 (M365) technologies, including Hybrid/M365 touchpoints (e.g., Modern Auth, EOP/Defender).
Senior Cloud Application Developer (AWS)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Application Developer to join a high-performing team on a 10+ month contract. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Python, AWS services, Kubernetes, and Airflow, with a strong background in building and deploying cloud-native applications.
***PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES FOR THIS ROLE.
Key Responsibilities:
Optimize a scalable, reliable, and secure AWS native cloud system
Refine infrastructure configuration as IaC using Terraform
Help produce and capture operational metrics from logs, API's, and various cloud sources
Refine CI/CD/CT pipelines to build, deploy, and test native cloud application code
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field with a minimum of 8 years working experience in an AWS Cloud environment required for a senior level position.
Expertise in cloud-native application development, and cloud infrastructure management.
Expertise in containerization and Kubernetes
In-depth knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3)
Strong experience of workflow managers (Airflow)
Strong experience with AWS and proficiency in Python, BASH, and IaC tools like Terraform
Strong experience with relational and cloud-based databases
Strong experience in building automation tools and CI/CD/CT pipelines using platforms like Ansible, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CodePipeline
Cloud Systems Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
• Developing software according to software development lifecycles (SDLCs), including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative.
• Designing, deploying, and migrating secure and maintainable systems for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments.
• Become part of a team responsible for building a cloud business platform within the Federal Reserve Board
• Partner with the cloud platform team and development team to build, manage, and enable the underlying cloud infrastructure and platforms in support of the business application development project.
Qualifications:
• 10 years of experience in the field of technology including application development, 5 of which focused on supporting cloud technologies.
• Proficient in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, etc.).
• Python 3.x data engineering with pandas, Databricks, or SPARK preferred.
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and automation, containers, and related best practices for cloud deployment.
• Experience with GitLab or Azure DevOps preferred.
• Experience with containerization as a strategy for cloud-enabling legacy applications such as Docker and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate preferred)
Include with resume submissions:
• Resume including work experience for last ten (10) years.
Systems Engineer IV
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
The Systems Engineer IV provides advanced engineering support for cloud and on-premise infrastructure, with a primary focus on architecting, deploying, and maintaining AWS environments. This role collaborates closely with internal IT teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, automate provisioning, and support enterprise-level systems operations.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, engineer, configure, and deploy AWS and related infrastructure technologies using approved organizational standards. System Engineer IV
Partner with Systems Operations to build self-service infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD delivery pipelines, logging tools, and monitoring services. System Engineer IV
Maintain and update system documentation as needed. System Engineer IV
Collaborate with IT Operations Engineers to install, configure, and support physical and virtual server environments. System Engineer IV
Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance and stability. System Engineer IV
Operate enterprise monitoring, alerting, backup, antivirus, anti-spam, and malware protection tools, as well as offsite storage and data-mirroring systems. System Engineer IV
Core Competencies
Forward-thinking and able to anticipate operational needs. System Engineer IV
Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates adaptability, openness to innovation, and change.
Communicates effectively across multiple channels with emotional intelligence.
Performance-focused, with the ability to set and meet clear goals.
Customer-oriented with a commitment to service excellence.
Committed to continuous learning and developing self and others.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders. System Engineer IV
Required Skills & Experience
7-10 years of directly related IT systems engineering or administration experience. System Engineer IV
Strong AWS cloud architecture experience, including CLI usage.
Expertise in Shell scripting (Shell, Perl, Python).
Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux installation, administration, operations, and maintenance.
Proficiency with Unix/Linux security tools, ports, protocols, routing, and switching in firewalled WAN environments.
Extensive experience with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, etc. System Engineer IV
Experience managing Public Cloud infrastructure environments.
Advanced skills in designing, developing, and troubleshooting new and existing scripts.
Experience operating in a mature enterprise IT environment.
Preferred/Bonus Skills
Experience with RHEL Satellite Server.
Experience with Puppet configuration management.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). System Engineer IV
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience of 8+ years). System Engineer IV
AWS Certification preferred. System Engineer IV
Experience Requirement
A minimum of 10 years of total professional experience performing related duties in systems engineering or similar roles.
Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a **Principal or Senior Principal Network and Communications Field Service Engineer** to our team at **RAAF Base Edinburgh** near **Adelaide, Australia** .
This position will receive daily tasking and prioritization from their site lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton network and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB).
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Provide real time support for flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and networking to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution.
+ Perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of communications and data link systems in military flight test environment, including operations on a flightline, in a hangar, and in command-and-control centers.
+ Adherence to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary.
+ Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs).
+ Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations.
+ Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs).
+ Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
+ Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of Comms and Networks equipment to include radio terminals, software loads, switches, routers, and firewalls required to support ground and flight test operations.
+ Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
** The selected candidate will be put on a temporary Domestic Assignment and will report to our San Diego, CA site daily prior to international deployment while clearance(s), Visa(s), and other documents are processing. The employee will go through training in San Diego during this period. **
**The expected timeline before deployment is 3-4 months but this will vary.**
Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift. **As the program matures, the shifts may become 12-hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.**
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Australia. This position requires the ability to **travel up to 50%** of the time once in final location.
_This position can be filled at either the Principal Field Service Engineer OR Senior Principal Field Service Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below._
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Field Service Engineer:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
+ Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment
+ Familiarity with comms/networking operations
+ Ability to support assignment at location (RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia) for minimum of 18 months
+ Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by Company, based on OCONUS location.
+ **Active** **DoD** **Top Secret** clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
+ Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
**Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Field Service Engineer:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
+ Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools and equipment
+ Familiarity with comms/networking operations
+ Ability to support assignment at location (RAAF Base Edinburgh in Australia) for minimum of 18 months
+ Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by Company, based on OCONUS location.
+ **Active** **DoD** **Top Secret** clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
+ Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
+ Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
**Preferred Qualifications for both levels:**
+ Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP
+ Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, firewalls, switches
+ Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
+ Experience with communication technologies; examples include Internet Protocol (IP) networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), Information Assurance (IA), satellite and Line-of-Sight (LOS) RF communications, control interfaces, and co-site interference
+ Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site
Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Senior Principal Engineer (Electric Power, NERC, FERC)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
WHO WE ARE
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 250 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 50 international electric companies as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER:
Our Reliability department has a dynamic opening for a Senior Principal Engineer. The incumbent will provide technical leadership on electric power industry reliability planning and operations issues, including those matters related to the development of mandatory reliability standards by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), as regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Provide subject matter expertise to EEI and its members related to transmission and distribution questions.
Plan, organize, and lead technical discussions with EEI s Reliability Technical Committee. Responsibilities include establishing an agenda of key NERC and industry reliability and resilience issues, identifying and coordinating with subject matter experts to participate in the discussion, and meeting facilitation.
Perform analytical evaluations and draft comments on NERC Reliability Standards, reliability guidelines, technical documents and other reliability and resilience related documents and activities, drive member consensus positions, and ensure timely submittal of EEI comments.
Provide technical support and assist in the development of EEI comments for FERC and DOE rulemakings and proceedings.
Proactively engage in reliability and resilience activities with NERC, FERC, and other organizations to identify potential concerns with direction early on and identify solutions to address risks to the electric grid.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering.
10 years of relevant experience in the electric power industry with a focus on grid planning, operations, or reliability.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Understanding of transmission and distribution system operations or engineering/planning of the bulk-power system.
Knowledge of the NERC industry standard development process.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse sets of internal and external stakeholders to build consensus.
Must be able to manage time effectively, prioritize workload, and multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong research and fact-finding skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) required.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should apply online through EEI s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.
Compensation
The salary range for role is $158,843 $190,629. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities. The role is eligible for a performance based bonus.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V
Principal Engineer (Director IC), Exchange Platform (APIs, Files, AI protocols, and others)
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.
Job Description
As a valued contributor to our team, you will provide expert advice to the team and participate in designing, developing, testing, and/or maintaining hardware, technology, and/or processes.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Principal Engineer (Director IC), Exchange Platform (APIs, Files, AI protocols, and others) role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
* Determine the needs of customer groups across multiple projects, programs, or products while identifying and resolving conflicting and/or complementary needs.
* Design and develop technical solutions, which include leading matrixed teams.
* Apply extensive expertise in process-driven approach in designing solutions.
* Oversee the maintenance of existing technical solutions.
THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Minimum Required Experiences
* 8 years
Skills
* Determining causes of operating errors and taking corrective action
* Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
* Influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict
* Product Development including designing products, developing product roadmaps, translating design requirements, prototyping, etc.
* Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication, etc.
* Relationship Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.
* Experience helping an organization to plan and manage change in effort to meet strategic objectives
* Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages
* Product Testing including testing and evaluating software, usability testing, UAT, and using relevant product testing technology
* Skilled in establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information
* Ability to frame ideas as systems and analyzing the inputs, outputs, and process
Tools
* Skilled in Excel
* Skilled in SQL
* Skilled in Java
* Skilled in Python object-oriented programming
* Experience using JIRA
* Skilled in AWS Developer tools such as CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeStar, or CodePipeline
Desired Experiences
* Bachelor degree or equivalent
* Deep understanding of API lifecycle: design, versioning, security, throttling, analytics.
* Experience with API management platforms (Preferably Google Apigee OPDK and GCP, Google Apigee Hybrid).
* Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger, GraphQL, and RESTful principles.
* Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, mTLS, API key management.
* Deep understanding of Load balancing, caching strategies, High availability, and disaster recovery design.
* Experience in gathering industry best practices, trends and formulating roadmaps and white papers
Digital Engineering - Engineering - Principal
$196,000-264,000 a year
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
Requisition compensation:
196000
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264000
Chief Systems Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
SG2 Recruiting seeks a Cleared Chief Systems Engineer to support a Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) contract. The NCST is located at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, and the leading laboratory for Navy space programs. NCST's mission is to “preserve and enhance a strong space technology base and provide expert capabilities in the development and acquisition of space systems which support Naval missions.”
For the last 25 years, the NCST has developed, enhanced, and maintained a collection of software used for design, development, test, launch, and mission operations of DoD space assets. This software is constantly being enhanced to provide state-of-the-art solutions to space applications. The core suite of software components are used in all aspects of the spacecraft or component life-cycle.
What You Will Be Doing:
Guiding users in formulating requirements, advising alternate approaches, and conducting feasibility studies.
Providing technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
Incorporating new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
Developing system architecture and system design documentation.
Guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
Interacting with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
Providing the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
Designing hardware and software interfaces, including human-machine interfaces that connect and interoperate correctly and can accept new features.
The contractor shall have expertise with VxWorks, and the design, development, testing, and maintenance of MUS within the Neptune environment.
Assisting the government in assessing the right C2 and RTOS tools for the job. Other COTS/GOTS components should be evaluated for use, applicability, and cost at the government's direction.
Applying expertise in other COTS/GOTS solutions for C2 and RTOS.
What You Will Need (Requirements):
Active Top Secret/SCI Eligible
Minimum B.Sc., Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics
Extensive experience in the development, maintenance, and operations of real-time space, ground, test, avionics, telecommunication (terrestrial and space), and encryption/decryption hardware and software systems.
Experience with system architecture and design of real-time data acquisition systems for complex spacecraft operations and support, simultaneous multiple spacecraft processing, flight system bus development, and other spacecraft-related processing requirements, such as integration and test, and communication support systems.
Experience with the design, development, and maintenance of complex network infrastructures, including emphasis on data security, information assurance, and cryptographic devices.
Ability to commute daily to the Naval Research Lab location in Washington, DC
Chief Systems Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking a Chief System Engineer to lead the technical architecture and engineering integration for a high-priority Department of Defense Deep Sensing program. This role is responsible for defining the end-to-end system design and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver next-generation, multi-domain sensing capabilities for persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), threat detection, and tactical situational awareness.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead the system-of-systems architecture and technical roadmap for advanced deep sensing platforms, including space-based, airborne, and terrestrial sensor nodes.
Develop and manage system requirements, CONOPS, architecture artifacts, interface definitions, and system verification plans.
Drive integration of advanced EO/IR, RF, hyperspectral, and acoustic sensor modalities into a cohesive platform aligned with mission objectives.
Collaborate with software and AI/ML teams to incorporate autonomous processing, sensor fusion, and real-time decision support.
Serve as the technical authority during program reviews, milestone decisions, and engagements with DoD stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 acquisition framework, MIL-STD documentation, and mission assurance practices.
Mentor engineering staff and serve as the primary liaison between engineering, program management, and external technical partners.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizenship and Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (or the ability to obtain SCI within a reasonable time).
Bachelor's degree or Masters (preferred) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
15+ years in System Engineering for complex DoD systems, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with ISR or sensing systems, such as radar, EO/IR, SIGINT, or acoustic platforms.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, MagicDraw).
Familiarity with open architecture standards such as SOSA, MOSA, and FACE.
Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development through deployment.
Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface with senior military and civilian leaders.
Able to develop and present presentations to senior military and civilian leaders.
Must be available to work onsite as needed; Onsite presence may occasionally be required for extended periods (e.g., full workweeks for special projects)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification.
Prior experience with DARPA, DIU, or other rapid innovation DoD programs.
Understanding of security disciplines including cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper, and Program Protection Planning (PPP).
Familiarity with one or more Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) such as AMS GRA, A-GRA, or OMS/UCI
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and their application in GRAs
Knowledge of FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) Technical Standard
Understanding of SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) aligned systems
Mission Modeling experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions
ESC offers a competitive compensation package that includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and more. We also prioritize work-life balance, supporting our team in maintaining a healthy blend of professional and personal well-being.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. ESC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
In accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), ESC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose the pay of others to individuals who do not have authorized access-unless such disclosure is made (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or legal action (including those conducted by ESC), or (c) as otherwise required by law.
NO THIRD PARTIES
Associate Principal, Fire Protection Engineering
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Do you want to help engineer what's next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
What makes careers at SGH so special?
The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
There are many reasons to love SGH:
Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.
We want someone passionate about technical leadership and business development.
SGH is seeking a Principal-level leader to participate in the growth and development of its Fire Engineering Division within the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) Group in the Washington DC office.
SGH's Fire Engineering Division is expanding the reach of its current technical strengths to grow in new practice areas. As part of this process, SGH seeks to employ a nationally recognized technical expert with a proven business track record who will assist in perpetuating the Fire Engineering Division's success by advancing our growth vision.
SGH's Fire Engineering Division provides leading-edge technology and performance-based engineering in a variety of code consulting and fire life safety services that are directly responsive to project-based client needs. The SGH Principal candidate will have technical expertise in the application of subject matter such as fire dynamics, structural fire engineering, computational fluid dynamics, risk and reliability, forensics, and materials science to the evaluation, design, and repair of complex buildings and structures.
The Principal will develop business and deliver projects through client relationships, strategic marketing, project management, and technical expertise. He/she will market, organize, coordinate, and execute project assignments of various sizes which leverage the engineering skillsets of SGH personnel. This individual will lead, support, mentor, and train staff, and will work in a team atmosphere that fosters technological achievement, business development, and collaboration with other SGH practice areas, while emphasizing a high-quality product. SGH Principals play key roles on professional committees and frequently contribute to journals and other technical publications.
Currently, the Fire Engineering Division has a presence in Boston, MA, New York, NY and southern California (Los Angeles /Orange County). The candidate would join SGH in Washington DC and be based out of the existing SGH office. Although the position is based in Washington DC, there are no geographical boundaries restricting the reach of the successful candidate. The Fire Engineering Division works collectively across all locations to deliver projects nationally. The Fire Engineering Division has the benefit of access to SGH's national team of experts including high-end analysts, structural engineers, material scientists, chemists, petrographers, wood technologists, and architects. The firm has an advanced in-house structural and materials laboratory and powerful computing capability.
What You'll Need:
Preferred Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Doctorate in Fire Protection Engineering or related field required.
15+ years of professional experience in fire protection engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Experience with and a desire to conduct leading-edge work and leading projects requiring creativity in finding and communicating solutions outside the standard.
Excellent track record of recognized technical excellence and market leadership.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong client relationships and a substantial revenue base.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing high-level talent.
Participation in professional society activities and publishing papers.
Experience as an accomplished public speaker.
SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.
Benefits Overview:
SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:
Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
Optional Life Insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
Employee Assistance Program
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
Legal & Identity Theft plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation:
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
Associate Principal:$197,600-$218,400 USD
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email ************ or call ************ and ask for Human Resources.
Auto-ApplySenior Transit Facility Design Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Job Description
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We are currently seeking a Senior Transit Facility Design Engineer to join our Transit Group and to support our maintenance facility consultant team in our Baltimore office. We are looking for a detail-oriented person to review client operations and recommend vehicle maintenance equipment and equipment layouts to maximize operational processes for bus and rail operations. Work may include in-person client programming interviews across the county. The Project Manager works with Architects and Engineers to coordinate equipment utilities and physical requirements within new and renovated buildings. Facility types include vehicle maintenance, fuel operations, and process operations for rail and bus transportation agencies.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and delivering design services on-time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
Analyzing operational processes and related information for improving operational efficiency.
Reviewing client building program areas to determine overall facility space needs.
Developing equipment layouts in cooperation with management and user personnel.
Designing the layout of facilities and equipment.
Coordinating rolling stock equipment requirements with a building design team.
Preparing construction drawings and vehicle service equipment bid specifications.
Reviewing equipment submittals during construction
Appling technical skills as a subject matter expert in the coordination of planning, design, construction, value engineering, cost estimating, risk assessment, and/or scheduling.
Providing expert opinions, prepare high level reports and deliver presentations.
Assisting the WRA in client relations and project management in the region.
Participating in project scoping and fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
Determining work requirements and developing integrated design schedules and budgets.
Managing project execution and controls to ensure projects are completed within scope, budget, and schedule
Requirements:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structure, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field required
Must have 16+ years of progressive experience in the planning, design, management and implementation of rail and transit related projects.
Relevant rail and bus facility design and construction experience; emphasis on rail facilities
Demonstrated leadership in leading large-scale projects as well as project development ranging from planning, alternatives analysis, environmental process, permitting, final design, construction, safety certification and commissioning facilities.
Professional Engineer Designation (P.E.) in Maryland. Licensed in DC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia a plus.
PMP certification preferred
Advanced knowledge of transit vehicle-related operations, processes, and standards.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
Documentation and organization skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and TEAMS
Ability to use pdf review software (Adobe / Bluebeam).
Proficiency in AutoCAD and /or BIM preferred. Knowledge of Microstation a plus.
Able to travel to project sites, company offices, and client meetings.
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
The expected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Position # 2664
#LI - Senior Level #LI - Onsite
Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
At General Motors, we are building on our long-standing legacy of innovation and leadership in advanced driving technologies, exemplified by our industry-leading hands-off driving system, Super Cruise . Our Autonomous Vehicles (AV) program is driven by a bold ambition to deliver expanded product portfolios that push the boundaries of safe, reliable autonomous and assisted driving experiences. Central to this mission is our Architecture and System Design team, a critical hub that operates at the intersection of requirement definition, architecture and system design, integration, and validation across the AV organization. This team ensures a cohesive and robust system architecture that enables seamless integration of our AV technologies and delivers the high standards of safety and performance our customers expect.
We are seeking an experienced **Staff Systems Engineer** to lead systems engineering efforts for our embedded AV/ADAS platform. You will be responsible for defining and managing system-level requirements and architectures, optimizing resource allocation across computational and networking subsystems, and working closely with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle platform components. This role is highly collaborative, strategic, and technical, influencing platform roadmaps and long-term technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
+ Lead the end-to-end systems engineering for embedded autonomous vehicle (AV) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) platforms.
+ Define, document, and manage system-level requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with product and safety goals.
+ Develop and maintain system architecture, balancing trade-offs in compute resources (CPU, GPU, NPU), memory (RAM), and communication bandwidth (Ethernet).
+ Perform system resource allocation, profiling, and optimization to meet performance, power, latency, and reliability targets.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with software architecture, firmware, hardware, validation, and vehicle integration teams to ensure cohesive system design and implementation.
+ Drive technical roadmap planning and contribute to strategic decisions on future platform capabilities and scalability.
+ Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system integration and performance.
+ Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the team.
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's or PhD preferred.
+ Minimum 8+ years of systems engineering experience, ideally within embedded systems, automotive, robotics, or related industries.
+ Proven track record of leading system architecture design and resource allocation for complex embedded platforms.
+ Deep understanding of AV/ADAS domain including embedded computing platforms, sensor integration, and real-time constraints.
+ Strong expertise in system performance analysis and optimization, including CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, and network bandwidth management.
+ Experience with platform systems engineering: device power management, I/O, internal & external communication
+ Experience with edge compute SoC and MCU architectures.
+ Hands-on experience with system modeling, simulation tools, and requirements management frameworks.
+ Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN).
+ Familiarity with safety standards and practices (ISO 26262, ASPICE) is a plus.
+ Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams.
+ Proven ability to navigate and solve problems characterized by high ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
+ Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with a focus on embedded systems, systems engineering, or related fields.
+ Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments in automotive or robotics applications.
+ Knowledge of AV software stacks, middleware, and sensor data processing pipelines.
+ Familiarity with system-level debugging, profiling, and telemetry tools.
+ Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier.
+ Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and leading technical projects.
+ Understanding of power management and thermal constraints in embedded platforms.
+ Experience contributing to strategic technical roadmaps and platform evolution.
**Hybrid:** This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center in Warren, MI OR the Sunnyvale Technical Center in Sunnyvale, CA three times per week, at minimum.
**Remote:** This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Milford, Sunnyvale or Mountain View], you are expected to report to that location three times per week, at minimum.
**Compensation** **:** The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
+ The salary range for this role is $157,100 and $258,500. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
+ Bonus Potential: An incentivepayprogram offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
**Benefits:** GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
**Company Vehicle:** Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies."
This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
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Electrical Systems Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! As the Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be on a dynamic team who is a technical subject matter expert providing technical management of products supporting the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Bring your expertise, leadership and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors and contribute and influence the Navy's future, premier nuclear submarines.
VIRGINIA Class Program Office (PMS450) executes and oversees the design, development, acquisition, construction and delivery of the United States' newest attack submarine. PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection.
**In this role, you will:**
+ Assess risk for technical decisions for Electrical Systems for VIRGINIA Class Ships. Deliver detailed support/risk briefs to Ship Design Managers (SDMs) and Deputy Ship Design Managers and provide technical expertise in the production of critical design and production documents provided by the System Integration Team (SIT) leads and Major Area Integration Team (MAIT) leads.
+ Provide engineering assessment, research, and problem resolution for VIRGINIA Class Electrical Systems.
+ Provide expert responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Engineering Reports (ERs), Work Deferral Requests (WDRs), Departures from Specification (DFS), and Liaison Action Requests (LARs).
+ Support the VIRGINIA Class submarine Program Office Technical Division for the integration and execution of VIRGINIA Electrical system concept and design changes by participating / leading VTCs, working groups, and planning and technical meetings.
+ Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic documentation including ship and systems specifications, performance specifications, interface control documentation, and design decision documentation.
+ Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert representing PMS 450 and 05U2 with various activities and Program Offices as well as coordinating with Engineering Agents, Technical Authorities, EB, HII-NNS, TYCOM, PMS 394 PMS 390, PMS 399, PMS 406, PMS 404, PMS 415, PMS 425, NAVSEA 05, PMA-280, and SUPSHIP for design reviews, system engineering efforts, hardware and software development, system / subsystems / sub-tier specification development, and interface definition and documentation.
+ Provide subject matter expertise in the development of technology roadmaps and processes to support Block Upgrades.
+ Review technical correspondence from EB, adjudicating comments, and providing official PMS 450 responses.
+ Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training materials, and provide technical recommendations.
+ Work with other PMS 450 positions to include other SITs, SDMs, DSDMs, MAITs, and NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders (TWH), including electrical, mechanical, propulsion, ship safety and others.
+ Deliver formal presentations of engineering issues and concerns to the PMS 450 Program Manager and other senior officials on complex issues.
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**Qualifications**
**To be successful in this role you will have:**
+ An active or current DoD Secret clearance.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related field/curriculum having an Electrical concentration, such as Computer Engineering or Robotics Engineering) and Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant field.
+ An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
+ Minimum 8 years practical technical experience with focus and demonstrated expertise in submarine or surface ship electrical systems equipment including, but not limited to power generation and conversion equipment (Turbine generator, Diesel generator, electric motors, electric motor controllers, power transformers, power converters) or electrical power distribution equipment (switchboards, load centers and panels, arc fault detection systems, bus transfer switches and devices, circuit breakers, ground detection system, shore power interface components)
+ Demonstrate strong leadership skills. Project/Program management experience or similar/related experience.
+ A mastery of electrical engineering principles in the development or operation of naval ships/submarines, ship systems, or subsystems.
+ Engineering and NAVY acquisition fundamentals, as well as expertise with surface and/or undersea shipbuilding programs.
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills
+ Demonstrate strong qualitative, analytical and conceptual problem solving and thinking skills.
+ Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders (internal and external to PMS 450 organization).
+ Ability to multi-task, deliver first time quality, and support deliverables for time sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to adapt, learn and grow, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity.
+ Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively.
+ Ability to be a team player, work well with others (internal and external to the organization) and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.
+ Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required.
**Additional desired experience and skills:**
+ Master's Degree
+ Submarine Experience
+ Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence System Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC), Level I Material, and Fly-By-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS) is a plus.
+ 10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
+ Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
+ Active-Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred.
+ Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills are required to interface with customers.
+ General knowledge of submarine requirements in engineering
+ Ability to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts, in the field of electrical system design and analysis with some guidance from senior engineers, SMEs and supervisor.
+ Ability to work in a collaborative environment integrating various ship systems, with teams of engineers and designers of varying disciplines.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors, and an enthusiastic Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration - it only takes minutes to apply and could change your career!
**Company Overview**
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: *********************************************************** .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: ******************** or call the HR Service Desk at ************, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice (**************************************** .
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email ********************* .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
**Pay Transparency**
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits HIGHLIGHTS - Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).
+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
+ 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Life insurance and disability coverage
+ Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
+ Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
+ Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: ***************************************** .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: ******************** .
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**ID** _71656_
**Recruiting Location : Location** _US-DC-_
**Category** _Navy_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
**Security Clearance** _Secret_
**Telework** _No - Teleworking not available for this position_
**Salary Range/Amount** _$119574.00 - $199291.00_
Easy ApplyStaff Full Stack Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Job DescriptionIf this role is still posted then we are still recruiting and needing applications.& THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR WORK FROM HOME POSITION.& Please read this PDF before applying: recruiting-guy.co/obviant-fullstack-more-info& Position:& Full Stack EngineerSalary Range: $130,000 - $195,000, depending on experience Experience Required: 6+ years Job Location: Arlington, VAModality: On-Site only.
& & & & & & & & & Must live within commuting distance of Arlington, VA. or be willing to relocate.
& & & & & & & & & Relocation is required but not required prior to starting.Relocation Assistance: YesUS Citizenship Required: Yes
About the Role:
Obviant is hiring a Full Stack Engineer who loves building products from start to finish. You will shape features, architect scalable systems, and bring clarity to complex problems through thoughtful design and clean code. This is a hands-on role where your ideas and ownership will directly shape the product.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and enjoys solving problems that have not been solved before.
What You Will Do
• & & Own projects from concept to launch, including design, architecture, and implementation.
• & & Work across the entire stack, from building APIs to developing intuitive frontends and component libraries.
• & & Design system architecture that scales and supports product growth.
• & & Build tools and visualizations that make complex data easy to understand.
• & & Write reliable, maintainable, and well tested code using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
• & & Collaborate with teammates and users to understand workflows and deliver impactful solutions.
• & & Take initiative, share feedback, and help define technical direction.
Requirements
• & & 6+ years of experience as a full stack engineer, preferably in a startup or high growth environment.
• & & Strong knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
• & & Proven frontend development experience.
• & & Experience with system design, architecture, and software best practices.
• & & The ability to think critically about tradeoffs and build for long term maintainability.
• & & Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• & & A positive, low ego attitude focused on shared success.
Nice to Haves
• & & Experience working at large scale technology companies such as AWS, Capital One, or similar.
• & & Background in building AI or machine learning enabled products.
• & & Experience developing internal tools or platforms that empower other engineers.
Additional Expectations
• & & US Citizenship is required due to U.S. Department of Defense contracts.
Principal DevSecOps Engineer
Principal engineer job in Washington, DC
Job Description
LightFeather is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Engineer with security engineering experience building and securing cloud infrastructure at scale across AWS/Azure/GCP and an understanding of development lifecycle phases as part of the DevSecOps methodology. A successful Principal Cloud Security Engineer knows one or more modern programming languages, has a cyber security background in the cloud, understands cloud architecture, development fundamentals, and has worked as part of an Agile team to deliver solutions across an organization. The Principal Cloud Security Engineer will utilize the DevSecOps methodology to successfully secure platform features and capabilities deployed onto Commercial and GovCloud AWS/Azure/GCP environments.
This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact cloud security and platform engineering initiatives within the federal sector, helping ensure secure, compliant, automated, and scalable cloud capabilities that meet mission-critical requirements.
Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC 20036
Job Type: Full Time
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret or higher clearance
Responsibilities:
Design and implement secure architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including Commercial, GovCloud, and IL6 enclaves.
Define and enforce security baselines (CIS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, etc) and align security controls with compliance frameworks.
Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure design guidance for cloud services and workloads.
Automation & DevSecOp
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code modules (Terraform) to enforce security at scale across hundreds of accounts, subscriptions, and projects.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines with automated security scans (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, container security) and drive secure coding practices across the organization.
Develop and enhance automated guardrails, policies, and remediation pipelines.
Support ATO compliance efforts by embedding controls into the cloud buildout process and lead assessments.
Partner with compliance officers, auditors, and platform engineers to ensure evidence and reporting readiness.
Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and incident response across multi- cloud environments.
Guide a team of security and platform engineers on secure cloud development and automation practices.
Partner with architects, developers, and compliance teams to align security objectives between projects, stakeholders, and platform teams.
Act as a cloud security subject matter expert for stakeholders, architects, and engineering leads.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor Degree in computer science or relevant technical degree; or equivalent industry experience.
8+ years of cybersecurity or cloud engineering experience, with at least 5+ in cloud security.
Hands-on advanced experience securing and automating two or more cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure/Oracle).
Experience with native cloud security tools (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud, Google SCC, etc)
Strong background in infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) and CI/CD (GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc).
Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash).
Deep knowledge of cloud identity and access management (IAM/RBAC), key management (KMS/Key Vault/Cloud KMS), networking, and encryption.
Experience with application security standards such as OWASP ASVS/Top 10 and CWE 25.
Experience aligning security controls with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, or equivalent frameworks.
Proven track record embedding security into Agile/DevSecOps teams and pipelines.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated experience in successfully designing, delivering, and iterating on complex projects with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Preferred:
Experience securing GovCloud, DoD IL6, or other restricted cloud environments.
Knowledge of ServiceNow for CMDB integrations, discovery, and security workflows.
Familiarity with supply chain security (SBOM, SLSA, dependency scanning, artifact signing).
Strong background in zero trust architectures and enterprise identity platforms (Okta, Entra ID, AWS SSO).
Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, OSCP, or CISSP.
Experience with Kubernetes security (OPA/Gatekeeper, PodSecurityStandards, Prisma, Twistlock, etc.).
Why Join LightFeather?
At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions that make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside talented teammates who value delivery, collaboration, and continuous improvement.