Mission Solutions Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Propose, design, integrate, and deliver mission-critical software systems for classified, contested, and disconnected environments.

• Architect and implement comprehensive mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments for DoD clients, from initial concept through Authority to Operate (ATO).

• Act as the technical authority for solution design across cloud, edge, and on-premises settings.

• Collaborate with Business Development, the CTO organization, and program leadership to identify opportunities, respond to proposals, and expand the mission software pipeline.

• Establish and advocate for AI-assisted DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Agile delivery, and contemporary engineering practices.

• Utilize AI and machine learning to expedite software delivery, enhance decision-making support, and address operational challenges for warfighters.

• Set technical standards and guide mission software strategies within GDIT's Defense portfolio.

• Work alongside systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver ATO-ready mission software.

• Convey complex architectures to both technical and non-technical audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• Over 3 years of experience utilizing AI in software development.

• A Secret clearance is necessary to begin.

• Must be capable of obtaining and retaining Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• US citizenship is mandatory.

• Experience in architecting large-scale software systems.

• Familiarity with the Modular Open Systems Approach.

• Proficient in full-stack software development.

• Experience in drafting DoD proposals and whitepapers.

• Knowledge in Agile DevSecOps with automated CI/CD.

• Experience with AI-assisted DevSecOps.

• Proficiency in cloud architecture.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code.

• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering is ideal.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in software architecture across microservices, event-driven systems, and modular monoliths.

• A mission-focused mindset with strong operational empathy.

• Capability to communicate complex architectures to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to operate amidst ambiguity and in high-consequence environments.

• Willingness to travel 25% CONUS or more, as dictated by customer and project needs.

• Familiarity with technologies including Python 3.12+, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis 7, Keycloak 24, OPA, Celery, React 18+, Vite, Material-UI, TanStack Query, React Router v6, Reactflow, Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Nginx Reverse Proxy, and Mailpit.

🏝️ Benefits

• AI-driven career tool that identifies career paths and learning opportunities.

• An internal mobility team dedicated to helping employees achieve their career aspirations.

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• Full-flex work weeks.

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.

• Options for dental plans.

• Vision plan options.

• Various types of leave including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.

• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on the hire date.

• 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on the hire date.

• Up to 160 hours of paid family leave within a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• An award-winning culture of innovation.

• A workplace that is friendly towards military personnel.