NextGen Federal Systems is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, test, demonstration of multi-INT sensor framework (Joint Capabilities Integration & Development (JICD) Common Services). Primarily activities will be receiving vendor delivered source code and containerized components, maintain code libraries, inspect/compile code in lab, build and maintain demonstration systems, integration with external systems (sensors, other software), possibly development/modification of new capabilities. The candidate would be supporting a team of government engineers and working with the prime system vendor.
Location: Hybrid schedule; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote work
Responsibilities
Experience in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems and environments, ensuring reliability, security and performance for: data centers, or local area networks, and serving static, dynamic and streaming content over the web.
Scripting experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++to support server, applications and databases
Team Leadership: Lead integrated teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals. Take ownership of end products, ensuring they meet quality standards and project requirements.
Proven Ability To Lead And Manage Integrated Teams: with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong Analytical & Problem-solving Skills: to be able to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and to devise solutions for better cooperation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other technical discipline.
15+ yrs experience preferred, and an ability to lead junior developers.
Linux certification a plus
Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate potential issues and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
Clearance: Active TS with ability to obtain and SCI.
Desired Skills and Experience
Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science
10+ years of experience
Familiarity with Docker to build and deploy containerized apps
SIGINT, Multi-INT sensor experience or Joint Capabilities and Development System experience
Full time: Yes
Travel: Minimal (<10%)
About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:
Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
Strive to achieve results as an organization.
Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.