<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionConfidential Project Estimator ( Capital Equipment / Machinery )
 Farmington Hills, MI Competitive Pay – Based on Experience Full-Time Confidential – Custom Machinery &amp; Capital Equipment Manufacturer
The Short Version
If you enjoy turning drawings, specs, and RFQs into clean, accurate proposals that actually win work, this might be your kind of role.
We’re working with a well-established manufacturer of custom-built precision machinery that’s looking for a Project Estimator who likes the front end of projects — where ideas turn into real machines.
No cold calling. No sales quota pressure. Just solid estimating, collaboration, and interesting projects.
(This search is being handled confidentially by Connect Force Recruiting.)
What You’ll Be Doing
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Building cost estimates and proposals for engineered-to-order machinery and capital equipment
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Reviewing RFQs, prints, BOMs, and specs to understand what’s really being built
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Working closely with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to validate pricing
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Gathering and comparing vendor quotes
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Helping shape pricing strategy and proposal details
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Supporting the handoff once a project is awarded so nothing gets lost in translation
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If you’ve ever thought, “This proposal could’ve been priced better,” — you’ll fit right in.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in project estimating, manufacturing estimating, or proposal development
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Comfort reading mechanical drawings and BOMs
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Strong Excel and cost-breakdown skills
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Background in machinery, automation, manufacturing, tooling, or capital equipment
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Someone who’s detail-oriented but still easy to work with
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Titles we love seeing on resumes:
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Project Estimator
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Manufacturing Estimator
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Mechanical Estimator
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Applications Engineer (estimating-heavy)
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Proposal Engineer
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Why People Like Working Here
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Interesting, custom projects (no cookie-cutter work)
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Stable, well-run company with long-term growth
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Engineering-driven environment where your input matters
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Clear path into Proposal Engineering or Project/Program roles
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Collaborative team — not layers of red tape
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How to Apply
Apply through Connect Force Recruiting. Everything stays 100% confidential — resumes are never shared without your approval.

Project Estimator (Capital Equipment / Machinery)

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Job Description
Hydraulic Modeler remote
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
As a Hydraulic Modeler, you will support project teams in executing and pursuing projects within the local and regional water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. You will also participate in local professional groups to help grow our practice.
This position can be based in one of our NEO offices: Mentor, Cleveland, Youngstown, or Akron.
What You'll Do:
Perform engineering activities for stormwater and wastewater collection system modeling, evaluations, investigations, planning, feasibility studies, design, and construction.
Exercise independent judgment on work details and make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Provide quality deliverables to project managers and clients.
Manage tasks and related budgets, taking on financial responsibility.
Define scope of work and objectives through research and fact-finding.
Coordinate timely completion and submission of project deliverables. What You Bring:
5+ years of experience in water/wastewater modeling.
Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field.
EIT or PE License preferred.
High attention to detail and ability to work well in a team environment.
Experience with PCSWMM, Infoworks ICM, and HEC-RAS preferred.
Ability to manage tasks and projects, train, and delegate workflow to other employees.
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for evaluations, investigations, planning, feasibility studies, and modeling of stormwater and wastewater collection systems.
Capable of leading model build and calibration efforts, including parameterization, hydrograph disaggregation, diagnosing flow conditions, understanding scatterplots, developing model loadings and catchments, meeting calibration standards, producing calibration plots, and managing/explaining model risks.
Firm understanding of infiltration and inflow (I/I), its impact on systems, and study/design to mitigate I/I.
Experience with NPDES permitting requirements, Long-Term Control Planning, Consent Orders, Consent Decrees, and Administrative Orders related to sewage collection and treatment.
Experience with sanitary sewer system evaluations, Integrated Wet Weather Planning, dual drainage modeling, and master planning drainage studies.
Knowledge and experience in flood mitigation planning, including flood inundation mapping, floodplain modeling, and support of CLOMR and LOMR justifications.
GIS experience using ESRI products, including ArcPro and ArcGIS Online, and the ability to produce mapping-driven H&amp;H results.
Strong H&amp;H principles and understanding of client costs and needs to drive alternatives analysis.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking/presenting and effective communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Salary Range:
The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Final offer depends on location, skills, and certifications. Verdantas provides a comprehensive benefits package and rewards exceptional performance while ensuring fair compensation across roles.

Hydraulic Modeler remote

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Job DescriptionSalary: 
Technical Operations Specialist 
Position Overview
The Technical Operations Specialist provides advanced technical and communications support for Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Public Safety Bomb Squad (PSBS) interoperability exercises conducted by the National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) with funding from the Department of the Army (DA) G-38. This role is responsible for capturing, documenting, transmitting, and safeguarding technical data generated during live explosive operations and exercises, enabling accurate After Action Reviews (AARs), Hot Washes, and analysis of emerging IED threats.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Capture and document EOD and PSBS exercise actions using fixed cameras, body-worn cameras, UAS platforms, and other emerging technologies</li>
<li>Maintain cutting-edge documentation methods to support safety, operational analysis, and post-exercise evaluation</li>
<li>Provide Wi-Fi and communications support at remote training sites to enable real-time reporting and data transmission (e.g., Mobile BATS)</li>
<li>Select, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair technical and surveillance equipment used during exercises</li>
<li>Transfer video, imagery, and technical data to formats suitable for distribution to exercise participants and stakeholders</li>
<li>Organize and lead technical operations teams composed of personnel from federal agencies, military units, and local law enforcement</li>
<li>Train Observer/Controllers (OCs) on the proper use of technical equipment supporting exercise execution</li>
<li>Manage communications systems for ATF Mobile Command Vehicles, requiring strong ATF communications expertise</li>
<li>Operate safely around live explosives, accounting for blast effects when placing cameras and technical devices</li>
<li>Protect cameras and documentation equipment, including the use of ballistic enclosures and other protective measures</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
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<li>Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of ten (10) years of subject-matter-related experience in law enforcement, military, or investigative operations, with a significant focus on explosives</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
OR
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<li>High school diploma or GED and fifteen (15) years of general law enforcement, IOI, military, or field-related experience</li>
</ul>
OR
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<li>Graduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working, instructing, or conducting research in the subject area at a level exceeding those supported</li>
</ul>
Required Skills and Certifications
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<li>Demonstrated experience providing technical operations support in live-exercise environments</li>
<li>Successful completion of a Technical Operations Specialist training course or equivalent professional experience</li>
<li>Certified Technical Investigator with UBIQUITI training in radio systems for video transmission and View Commander</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of modern surveillance, video capture, and data transmission technologies</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience
<ul>
<li>Prior participation in Ravens Challenge exercises</li>
<li>Experience as an ATF Tactical Operations Officer or Technical Surveillance Specialist</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art surveillance and communications systems</li>
</ul>
Continuing Education and Currency
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<li>Maintain subject matter currency through continuing education, training, or professional experience</li>
<li>Provide documentation upon request demonstrating maintenance of expertise through recent training, certifications, or publications</li>
</ul>

Technical Operations Specialist

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Job DescriptionSenior Salesforce Platform Developer
Location: Juno Beach, FL | Duration: 6 Months
Overview
Our client is a leading energy company seeking a skilled Senior Salesforce Developer to join their dynamic Salesforce Platform Team. This is an excellent contract opportunity for an experienced developer to work on enterprise-level Salesforce solutions supporting critical business operations. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment while contributing to innovative energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design, develop, test, and deploy custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs</li>
<li>Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions</li>
<li>Implement and maintain integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms</li>
<li>Support data migration, transformation, and quality initiatives within the Salesforce platform</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews, adhere to best practices, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and defects in a timely manner</li>
<li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and platform optimization</li>
</ul>
Requirements
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<li>11-15 years of IT engineering experience with strong Salesforce development background</li>
<li>Expert-level proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Visualforce</li>
<li>Extensive experience with Salesforce APIs and integration patterns</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of REST/SOAP web services and middleware platforms</li>
<li>Experience with data migration and ETL processes</li>
<li>Salesforce certifications preferred (Platform Developer I/II, Administrator)</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills</li>
</ul>
Benefits
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<li>Competitive hourly rate of up to $51/hour</li>
<li>12-month contract duration providing project stability</li>
<li>Opportunity to work with enterprise-level Salesforce implementations</li>
<li>Collaborative team environment with senior-level professionals</li>
<li>Location in beautiful Juno Beach, Florida</li>
<li>Exposure to innovative energy industry solutions</li>
</ul>

Senior Salesforce Platform Developer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

The Vehicle System Integration team delivers the system design and electrical architectures required to achieve a high level of system reliability for our autonomous vehicles.

As the Technical Program Manager (TPM) for Vehicle System Integration, you will develop actionable E/E system design roadmaps using our configuration management tools. You will identify execution workloads, align timelines with cross-functional stakeholders, and proactively unblock technical teams by identifying roadblocks related to timing, resources, or missing inputs. You will drive issue reconciliation and support task owners through the execution phase, providing consistent visibility via weekly program management forums. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring seamless communication between Firmware, Hardware, Product, and Mission Planning teams to ensure integrated systems are delivered on time and to specification. A key objective of this role is to propagate lessons learned across these teams to drive efficiency in subsequent development phases.

Responsibilities: 
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<li>Lead the Vehicle System Integration and Electrical Architecture timing plan and delivery ensuring alignment across hardware requirements, software/firmware stakeholder needs, and system validation milestones.</li>
<li>Translate top-down corporate milestones into detailed E/E product roadmaps, technical timelines, and actionable deliverables.</li>
<li>Work closely with technical leads, component owners, and other program managers to ensure the E/E system design aligns with component development plans and supports V&amp;V (Verification and Validation) activities.</li>
<li>Maintain critical electrical system design documents, plans and asset controls; drive communication channels that ensure every team member understands their specific delivery requirements.</li>
<li>Proactively identify, raise awareness of, and escalate risks to delivery. Partner with the PMO, Safety, and Manufacturing teams to drive accountability and ensure goals are met.</li>
<li>Facilitate technical and non-technical discussions to align team perspectives; support the development of options matrices to help the cross-functional team make informed, data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>Provide concise, high-impact communications to key stakeholders regarding program status, risks, and accomplishments via written reports and presentations.</li>
<li>Establish a disciplined business and meeting cadence, ensuring focused agendas for critical topics and driving the continuous improvement of development processes and "Lessons Learned" propagation.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
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<li>BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>At least 10 years of experience, with 5+ years specifically in Technical Program Management within a hardware/software environment.</li>
<li>Proven track record in vehicle E/E system design, electrical integration, or managing complex HW/SW interfaces.</li>
<li>Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet) and experience with Configuration Management.</li>
<li>Strong track record of driving complex, cross-functional projects from requirements through validation.</li>
<li>Ability to thrive in rapid design cycles; remains flexible and maintains a high level of organization in the face of uncertainty.</li>
<li>Exceptional ability to facilitate both technical and non-technical discussions, aligning diverse perspectives toward a common design goal.</li>
<li>Self-motivated and proactive; able to identify risks before they become blockers.</li>
</ul>

Bonus Qualifications
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<li>Prior experience developing Automotive Electrical Architectures or specialized Automotive Electrical Systems (e.g., ADAS, Powertrain, or Body Control).</li>
<li>Strong references highlighting your ability to build trust with senior engineering leadership and individual contributors alike.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership in scaling Agile across complex technical programs.</li>
</ul>

Salary:
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<li>$145,000-155,000</li>
<li>The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience </li>
</ul>

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technical Program Manager, Vehicle System Integration

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to support the development of digital architectures and authoritativeMA at the national security level. This role supports engineering efforts within a Modeling, Analytics, and Simulation Sciences environment and focuses on building authoritative system models that contribute directly to defense and intelligence missions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineers and software developers to create, maintain, and analyze system and system-of-systems models using modern MBSE methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain authoritative system architecture and behavior models using SysML
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Apply MBSE methodologies to complex systems and systems-of-systems
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Create and manage engineering artifacts, models, and integrated datasets
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, software developers, contractors, and government stakeholders
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Produce and present technical documentation, model artifacts, and analysis results
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Support analysis and decision-making through model-based data and architecture insights
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</ul>
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
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Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
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Strong knowledge of SysML for system architecture and behavior modeling
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Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, IBM Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect
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Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining models for complex systems
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Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
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<li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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<li>
Active TS/SCI security clearance
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</ul>
Desired Qualifications
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Masters degree in an engineering discipline or relevant professional certifications (e.g., OCSMP, INCOSE CSEP, PMP)
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Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python
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Experience with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, UAF, or similar
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Ability to analyze architectural and engineering data to solve complex problems and recommend improvements
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Familiarity with aerospace or defense systems and processes
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<li>
Knowledge of modeling and simulation (M&amp;S) tools and practices
</li>
</ul>

Model Based Systems Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly is required at the time of hire.
Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools.
We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients’ environment and needs.
Join our team and find great opportunities to hone your analytic skills, work on complex problems with amazing teammates, and gain valuable analytics consulting experience. 
Summary of Position: 
We are looking to hire a Cloud Engineer who can support robust and repeatable cloud designs in support of data manipulation, large-scale infrastructure for data ingestion, and data visualization for custom client applications. Candidates should have the ability and the willingness to tailor applications to a clients’ business goals using an iterative methodology. Candidates should also be able to consider both long-term stability and scalability while taking a user-focused approach to development and deployment. This role does require you to have a Bachelors/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in a technical role and you must be eligible to obtain a clearance if you do not already have one. 
Candidates should have a mix of the following experiences:
<ul>
<li>Certification in design or architecture for one or more of the following cloud providers – AWS, Azure, or Google. </li>
<li>Deep experience in general compute and storage within cloud-based systems.</li>
<li>Deep experience in networking and security with cloud-based systems. </li>
<li>Deep experience in serverless capabilities within a cloud environment, AWS Lambda, or equivalent. </li>
<li>Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases native to cloud provider or 3rd party.</li>
<li>Experience with deploying data manipulation tools for transformations in preparation for analytics. Tools may include, AWS Glue, or equivalent. </li>
<li>Experience in delivering machine learning results from cloud packages such as AWS Sagemaker, Google Vertex AI, or equivalent.</li>
<li>Fluency with one or more modern Object-Oriented Programming Languages (Python, Typescript, Java)</li>
<li>Experience with user administration hierarchies leveraging IAM technologies. </li>
<li>Utilized infrastructure as code within one of the cloud environments – AWS CDK, Terraform, or equivalent.</li>
<li>Led and collaborated with others to accomplish a technical task.</li>
<li>Presented technical work to a non-technical audience via writing or presentation.</li>
</ul>
 Minimum Requirements
<ul>
<li> Bachelors/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in a technical role.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to parse project requirements, including asking questions to ensure full and correct understanding.</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and tools quickly.</li>
</ul>

Cloud Software Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionTest Engineer (TE2 / TE3)
Location: Annapolis Junction | On-Site Clearance Requirement: ACTIVE TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required)
About the Role
We are hiring Test Engineers at the TE2 and TE3 levels to support end-to-end system test and evaluation activities for complex, mission-driven government systems. These positions ensure that systems function as intended, meet operational requirements, and comply with strict security and performance standards throughout development and deployment.
In this role, you will plan, execute, and assess testing activities while working alongside systems engineers, acquisition professionals, and program leadership to validate system readiness and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Review system requirements, design artifacts, and acquisition documentation to develop comprehensive test approaches</li>
<li>Design and execute test cases, procedures, and evaluation methodologies</li>
<li>Produce and maintain test plans, readiness documentation, risk assessments, and final evaluation reports</li>
<li>Conduct performance testing, data collection, and result analysis to assess system behavior</li>
<li>Establish metrics, benchmarks, and evaluation criteria to measure system effectiveness</li>
<li>Apply statistical techniques, modeling, and simulation to support confidence assessments</li>
<li>Coordinate test configurations, instrumentation, and data handling processes</li>
<li>Support configuration management and change tracking during test execution</li>
<li>Participate in Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) and cross-functional working groups</li>
<li>Verify test preparedness, including personnel, environments, tools, and security posture</li>
<li>
Review test artifacts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
</li>
</ul>
Additional Responsibilities – TE3 (Senior Level)
<ul>
<li>Lead test planning and execution activities across multiple workstreams </li>
<li> Serve as the primary point of contact for test and evaluation coordination with government and contractor leadership </li>
<li> Oversee resource planning, scheduling, and task prioritization activities </li>
<li> Ensure objectivity, independence, and quality assurance of all test activities and outcomes </li>
<li> Adapt test strategies to address emerging risks, system changes, and evolving program requirements </li>
<li> Present test findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders</li>
</ul>
Required QualificationsTE2 – Mid-Level Test Engineer
<ul>
<li>Possess at least 5 years of experience supporting test and evaluation efforts on complex systems</li>
<li>Hold a Bachelors degree in engineering, science, mathematics, statistics, or a related technical field</li>
<li>Substitute four (4) additional years of relevant test experience in lieu of a degree</li>
<li>Demonstrate experience supporting system, integration, or operational testing activities</li>
<li>Prefer experience testing within Computer Network Operations (CNO) environments</li>
</ul>
TE3 – Senior Test Engineer
<ul>
<li>Possess at least 8 years of experience supporting test and evaluation efforts on large-scale systems</li>
<li>Hold a Bachelors degree in a related technical discipline (same substitution policy applies)</li>
<li>Demonstrate experience leading test teams and coordinating with government stakeholders</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate familiarity with DoD or Intelligence Community test and evaluation frameworks</li>
<li>Demonstrate experience supporting verification and validation activities</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong analytical skills and data interpretation capabilities</li>
<li>
Demonstrate strong technical writing and documentation skills
</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us
As a Test Engineer, you will help validate systems that support critical defense and intelligence missions. You'll contribute to rigorous testing efforts that ensure operational reliability while gaining exposure to advanced technologies, complex architectures, and senior-level technical leadership opportunities.
Salary Range
$155,000 – $182,000 (USD)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Test Engineer - TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions supporting mission-critical government and national security programs. This role partners closely with data scientists, software engineers, cloud architects, and mission stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance AI/ML architectures.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset and has experience architecting end-to-end AI/ML solutions operating in classified cloud environments. This role spans the full ML lifecycle—from data ingestion and model training to deployment, monitoring, and governance—while ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security standards. Strong communication skills, architectural leadership, and a commitment to secure, reliable mission outcomes are essential.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>
Architect and guide end-to-end AI/ML solutions in support of mission-critical programs
</li>
<li>
Design, integrate, and optimize full-lifecycle ML pipelines, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, and monitoring
</li>
<li>
Ensure AI/ML systems meet federal security, compliance, and accreditation requirements
</li>
<li>
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and mission stakeholders to align solutions with operational needs
</li>
<li>
Evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies and develop technical roadmaps for long-term scalability and reliability
</li>
<li>
Support customer-facing technical engagements and clearly communicate complex AI/ML concepts to diverse audiences
</li>
</ul>
Required Experience
<ul>
<li>
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
</li>
<li>
5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or MLOps within cloud environments
</li>
<li>
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
</li>
<li>
Demonstrated experience designing and operating end-to-end AI/ML pipelines in classified environments
</li>
<li>
Experience operationalizing ML models and data pipelines across air-gapped, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures
</li>
<li>
Hands-on experience with at least one major AI/ML platform (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, Kubeflow on Kubernetes)
</li>
<li>
Proven experience working with structured and unstructured data and managing the ML model lifecycle
</li>
<li>
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting mission stakeholders
</li>
</ul>
Required Skills
<ul>
<li>
Deep knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and data tools (Spark, Pandas, Kafka)
</li>
<li>
Strong understanding of AI/ML architecture patterns and MLOps practices, including CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and governance
</li>
<li>
Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development; familiarity with Java, Go, or C++ is a plus
</li>
<li>
Expertise with cloud-native and container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, serverless architectures)
</li>
<li>
Understanding of cloud security principles, zero-trust architectures, and secure system design
</li>
<li>
Ability to translate mission requirements into technical AI/ML architectures
</li>
<li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior stakeholders
</li>
</ul>
Desired Skills
<ul>
<li>
Active TS/SCI clearance
</li>
<li>
Professional certifications such as cloud solutions architect or AI/ML specialty certifications
</li>
<li>
Experience with advanced ML domains (e.g., federated learning, reinforcement learning, LLM fine-tuning, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation)
</li>
<li>
Familiarity with DoD and Intelligence Community data environments and RMF accreditation processes
</li>
<li>
Understanding of secure data enclaves, cross-domain solutions, and zero-trust implementations
</li>
<li>
Experience with model interpretability, bias mitigation, and Responsible AI practices
</li>
</ul>

AI/ML Solutions Architect

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Job DescriptionRole: Enterprise Architect Exp in Kafka: 10 &amp; Above Location: McLean, VA Skills: Kafka, Salesforce Community Cloud, Application Integration ArchitectureJob SummaryThe Kafka Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, high-performance data streaming solutions using the Apache Kafka ecosystem, with a strong focus on Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud. The role demands deep expertise in real-time data processing, event-driven architecture, and integration with modern cloud and data platforms. 10 years of experience and above in Kafka architecture and implementation. Deep expertise in Apache, Kafka confluent, Platform Confluent, Cloud Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Zookeeper, KRaft Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CICD pipelines. Strong understanding of data integration tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Hadoop). Familiarity with scripting (Shell, Python) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). Financial services or credit union domain experience is highly preferred.Architect and implement enterprise-grade Kafka solutions using Confluent Platform cloud. Design and manage Kafka clusters, brokers, topics, and partitions for optimal performance and reliability. Lead migration efforts from legacy messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ, TIBCO) to Kafka. Develop and optimize Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Kafka Connect, and Flink-based pipelines. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security (RBAC, ACLs) of Kafka infrastructure. Collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and application teams to integrate Kafka into broader enterprise systems. Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka environments using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Confluent Control Center.

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