Company Description

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Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, DoD, Air Force, Cybersecurity, Software Development, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, DoD Acquisition, Technical Leadership, Software Deployment, Frontend Backend Development, AFLCMC, Project Management, Defense Engineering, Government Contractor, Top Secret Clearance, SCI, Containerization, Linux, QA, Risk Management

Job Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Project/Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HNJ) Cyber & Network Directorate. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, systems engineering, and project management within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

The ideal candidate combines 80% software engineering experience with 20% project management expertise, bridging the gap between innovative software solutions and practical DoD project execution. Hands-on coding is not the primary focus; instead, the role emphasizes technical leadership, system integration, and software deployment in secure and mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering leadership and technical direction for DoD programs.
• Evaluate technical approaches, requirements, and risk assessments in collaboration with IPT leads.
• Support frontend and backend web development, including deployment to web servers.
• Apply expertise in multiple programming languages, scripting, markup languages, and databases.
• Conduct engineering reviews, milestone assessments, and technical documentation to meet DoD standards.
• Deliver technical briefings, reports, and acquisition support to senior leadership.
• Advise program leadership on solutions balancing cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in contract execution and quality assurance.
• Integrate engineering expertise into lifecycle sustainment, risk management, and system development.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Master’s degree in STEM or Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, DoD software projects, or defense acquisition.
• Strong familiarity with Air Force and DoD environments, including classified operations.
• Experience with frontend/back-end web development, memory-safe languages, interpreted and scripting languages, databases.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, containerization, virtual machines, Linux development environments, and QA processes.
• Experience with DoD compliance, ATO/CTF processes, eMASS/RMF workflows, and NIPR/SIPR networks.

Preferred Skills:

• Air Force Life Cycle Management (AFLCMC) experience.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, DoD acquisition or PM certifications, PMP, DAWIA).
• Military background as mid-to-senior grade officer (O-4 to O-6) a plus.

Keywords for Search Optimization:
Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, DoD, Air Force, Cybersecurity, Software Development, DevSecOps, Zero Trust, DoD Acquisition, Technical Leadership, Software Deployment, Frontend Backend Development, AFLCMC, Project Management, Defense Engineering, Government Contractor, Top Secret Clearance, SCI, Containerization, Linux, QA, Risk Management

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA 01731
• Clearance: Top-Secret / SCI Required
• Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
  
   

Application Instructions:

Please include answers to the following screening questions directly in your application or cover letter. Short, clear responses are sufficient. This will ensure your application is considered for the Senior Systems & Software Engineer role.

Citizenship:

Security Clearance (level and SCI eligibility):

Current Location and plan for working onsite at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA:

Highest Degree and Field of Study:

Years of experience in DoD / Air Force programs, with roles listed:

Years of Systems Engineering experience and project types:

Years of Software Development experience and languages/platforms:

Project Management / Acquisition experience, including certifications:

Expected annual salary: