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Vinton, VA4 days ago

$100,000–$110,000 Per Year

Because automation is at the heart of what we do, as an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting automation solutions that directly impact system performance, reliability, and scalability for our customers. Travel RequirementsWillingness to travel up to 20% including overnight stays, to support project execution, site visits, and team collaboration across multiple locations.

Vienna, VA8 days ago

Full-time
Employee

We are looking for an Application Automation Tester with experience in automation testing using Java, NET, or Python. We are looking for strong Automation Engineers with hands-on experience in Selenium or Playwright.

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Merrifield, VA3 days ago

$53.90–$77 Per Hour

By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Java | Generic Automation Frameworks | Version Control Systems | Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Tools.

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Virginia Beach, VA1 day ago

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

This role is ideal for a DCS Engineer/Programmer, Controls Engineer, or Automation Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and wants a better work-life balance than many traditional mill-based positions. Their Regional Engineered Services (RES) division is experiencing significant growth and is building a dedicated engineering team focused on helping customers modernize, optimize, and support critical automation systems.

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Virginia Beach, VA1 day ago

Remote

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

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Manassas, VA3 days ago

$130,000–$160,000 Per Year

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning technical designs from concept through execution while working alongside programmers, field engineers, project managers, and commissioning teams on complex, high-visibility projects. This role will support the design and delivery of highly reliable PLC-based control systems for large-scale facilities including data centers, central utility plants, critical HVAC infrastructure, and industrial process environments.

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West McLean, VA3 days ago

$120,000–$160,000 Per Year

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McLean, VA5 days ago

The position focuses on enabling reliable and scalable software delivery by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment workflows, while improving developer experience, release velocity, application quality, and system reliability across multi-stack environments. This role supports a variety of modern applications, including backend services, frontend applications, and data pipelines, with a strong emphasis on pipeline engineering, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and cloud-native deployments.

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Herndon, VA3 days ago

$110,000–$165,000 Per Year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

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Arlington, VA3 days ago

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

Chantilly, VA17 days ago

Full-time

As this is an established project already up and running, you will play a key role in contributing immediate value through feature enhancements, modernization of legacy components, and the optimization of data-heavy user experiences. You will work at the intersection of design and engineering, ensuring that our complex orchestration workflows remain intuitive, responsive, and visually consistent for our global user base.

Norfolk, VA22 days ago

Full-time

This role blends office-based planning with hands-on field execution: Location: Norfolk, Virginia – On-Site Travel: Extensive travel (including foreign travel and travel in cars, boats, ships, and airplanes) will be required to attend to shipyard maintenance, to ride vessels or visit vessels for quality assurance and general management of vessel and crews, and on short notice for casualties, to conduct investigations and to protect the company’s reputation, or as directed by management Physical Demands & Work Environment. As a trusted leader in the maritime industry, USMMI operates a fleet of vessels supporting both commercial trade and vital government programs, including the Military Sealift Command and the Maritime Administration’s Tanker Security Program (TSP).

McLean, VA8 days ago

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting secure cloud environments, developing repeatable infrastructure patterns, improving deployment workflows, and helping engineering teams deliver workloads more efficiently. Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or similar platforms.

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Wallops Island, VA1 day ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. As a Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior - Instrumentation & Controls - you will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to support our launch operations, testing facilities, and mission-critical infrastructure.

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Merrifield, VA3 days ago

$50–$69 Per Hour

By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. The position requires expertise in cybersecurity engineering, with a focus on data scanning technologies.

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Stafford, VA2 days ago

Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. - Regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb stairs, twist, bend, work above shoulders, grasp, carry, push and pull objects into position.

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Manassas, VA3 days ago

$90,000–$115,000 Per Year

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Dahlgren, VA23 days ago

This contract will provide configuration management (CM), logistics, mechanical and electrical engineering technician services, field service support, project management, drafting and design, technical writing, and acquisition services to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Unmanned & Expeditionary Weapon Systems (H40) Division and Intelligent Automation (H60) Division. Applying engineering principles and techniques in the development of quality assurance evaluations and tests on weapons systems and related component systems.

Dahlgren, VA23 days ago

This contract will provide configuration management (CM), logistics, mechanical and electrical engineering technician services, field service support, project management, drafting and design, technical writing, and acquisition services to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Unmanned & Expeditionary Weapon Systems (H40) Division and Intelligent Automation (H60) Division. Three (3) years professional technical experience which includes one (1) year specialized experience performing mechanical, electrical, industrial, systems, or computer engineering.

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Richmond, Virginia2 days ago

$70–$75 Per Hour
Contractor

This position will focus on enabling scalable, reliable, and performant data platforms while implementing best practices for DataOps and ensuring platforms are production-ready and optimized for cost and reliability. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

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Manassas, VA3 days ago

$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

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Falls Church, VA2 days ago

Experience: 8+ years in a technical Cybersecurity Engineering role, with at least 4 years focused on large-scale cloud or hybrid environments, and a portfolio of projects where AI or Machine Learning was directly applied to solve security or operational scaling problems. • API-First Automation: Deep expertise in building "glue code" that connects disparate COTS and custom applications via secure, automated APIs to streamline cross-functional business activities.

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Reston, VA5 days ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical experience in software engineering, network engineering, or systems administration OR equivalent experience. Our team works across all facets of isolated system engineering and is deeply involved in defining and improving service health through SLIs/SLOs and error budgets, building automation to reduce toil, strengthening observability (logs, metrics, traces), reducing systemic latency, validating and transforming data, and optimizing throughput and capacity.

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Dahlgren, VA3 days ago

Perform Failure Mode Effectiveness Analysis (FMEA), construct Failure Analysis Logic Trees (FALTs), and generate Target Vulnerability Characterizations (TVCs) in support of system-level survivability and lethality evaluations. Engineer/Vulnerability Module & Engagement Analyst (DETO-2026-24615): Bowhead seeks new team members in their support to the Navy’s Weapons Systems Munitions Integration and Hypersonic division.

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Fairfax, VA3 days ago

Remote

$100,000–$165,000 Per Year

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McLean, VA3 days ago

Remote

$140,000–$180,000 Per Year

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Bluefield, VA14 days ago

$120,000–$120,000 Per Year

Key responsibilities include interacting with Plant Process Screens (KPVs), PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, requiring a hands-on approach to collaborate with maintenance teams on-site. This regional role involves leading engineering operations primarily across Virginia, with projects extending to South Carolina and Georgia.

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Fairfax, VA4 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current and valid Master HVAC License At least 7 years’ of experience as the lead and accountable person for the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex commercial HVAC equipment in high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings with a portfolio of over 3 million square feet to include two years of supervisory experience. Experience as the primary and lead HVAC technical expert and quality control inspector responsible for the day-to-day oversight, troubleshooting, and management for the operation, repair and replacement of complex HVAC systems AND components for a large portfolio (over 5 million square feet of occupiable space) of varied commercial building types and uses.

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McLean, VA3 days ago

Remote

$50–$90 Per Hour

By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. • This remote contract position involves working with a team to enhance real-time credit decision systems using modern technology solutions.

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Reston, VA5 days ago

$100,600–$199,000 Per Year

Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. We own and operate Microsoft 365 services including Office 365, Exchange, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Purview, Information Protection, PSTN, Office Online, Office Services, and are actively bringing CoPilot to sovereign environments.

Stafford, VA8 days ago

Self-driven analytical thinker capable of managing priorities in fast-paced environments and delivering technical briefings to senior government organizations (including Officer, Enlisted, and Civilian personnel); highly proficient with the Microsoft Family of Software and Tools (Office, Visio, SharePoint, Project) alongside development/task management capabilities like Jira and Confluence. Familiarity with the Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA), including the MCOTEA Operational Test & Evaluation Manual (6th Edition); experience planning Field User Evaluations and Joint Service Exercise events incorporating Electronic Warfare and Intelligence collection platforms under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

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Rockville, VA1 day ago

$140,000–$150,000 Per Year

This role bridges software delivery, cybersecurity, and systems engineering, ensuring secure and efficient system lifecycle management through modern DevSecOps practices and MBSE methodologies. We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the design, development, integration, and security of complex systems.

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Springfield, VA1 day ago

$135,000–$135,000 Per Hour

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in incident response, CSOC or SOC operations, digital forensics, malware analysis, indicator development, and cyber incident reporting within a DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal cyber environment. • Experience supporting cyber incident response, CIRT, CSOC, SOC, DFIR, threat hunting, or defensive cyber operations.

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Vienna, VA1 day ago

Provide technical guidance and collaboration with other Cyber Security Engineers supporting technologies within designated area of focus (Data Scanning). Establish and maintain supporting documentation (architecture/data flow diagrams, runbooks, ServiceNow tickets, user stories and tasks).

Mechanicsville, VA25 days ago

$0.75–$1.25 Per Hour

The Control Systems Engineer is crucial in designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used for monitoring and controlling facilities (BMS) systems, microgrids, machinery, and SWGR across many different Power System Applications, including industrial controls, power controls, protection, and EV control systems. The individual in this role is responsible for planning, designing/engineering, coordinating and working with project leads to ensure development and implementation of efficient control operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

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Merrifield, VA5 days ago

Experience with Test processes, open-source test frameworks, test design strategies, writing test cases, and automating tests in Java with frameworks like JUnit/TestNG, Selenium, JMeter and Appium. Set up, maintain, and perform test automation frameworks on multiple application platforms, such as Mobile, Desktop, and Web, and building test scenarios and acceptance tests.

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Reston, VA5 days ago

$119,800–$234,700 Per Year

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

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Tysons, VA5 days ago

C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. • Demonstrated experience in deploying, managing, and operating scalable and fault-tolerant Kubernetes-based infrastructure in AWS and Azure clouds; on-premise deployment experience preferred.

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Herndon, VA2 days ago

Evaluate complex design changes across multiple engineering disciplines including electrical power distribution, mechanical cooling systems, structural loads, civil site work, architectural layouts, controls systems, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems. As a Design Change Manager, you will serve as a technical expert evaluating design change requests across electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, controls, plumbing, fire protection, and thermal systems.

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Reston, VA2 days ago

$96.21–$99 Per Hour

Mentor junior and senior team members, install, tune, upgrade, troubleshoot, and maintain all relevant computer systems including OS administration, user management, and networking. Implement risk and opportunity management plans, assess risks, develop mitigation and disaster recovery plans, and oversee engineering project planning and execution.

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Not Available, VA2 days ago

Threat Modeling & Resilience: Conduct deep-dive threat modeling for complex cloud-native systems, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) and "blast radius" scenarios to strengthen system resilience. • Security Architecture Vision: Lead the design of a global Zero Trust architecture, ensuring robust identity governance (IAM), network micro-segmentation, and data encryption across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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Falls Church, VA2 days ago

Securing AI Workflows: Design security frameworks for the end-to-end AI lifecycle, including securing data ingestion, protecting model weights, and implementing "Guardrail" architectures for Large Language Models (LLMs). • AI-Enhanced Pipeline Security: Architect and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that utilize AI/ML models for static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) to identify complex vulnerabilities that traditional rule-based tools miss.

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Virginia Beach, VA3 days ago

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

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Not Specified, VA1 day ago

$75,000–$85,000 Per Year

We are looking for a highly skilled and customer-focused Field Service Engineer to support our cutting-edge digital pathology systems in clinical environments. Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

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Alexandria, VA4 days ago

Remote

$73,450–$132,775

Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

Quantico, VA7 days ago

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8.X, 9.X with a strong command-line interface (CLI) skillset (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree). The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and unclassified networks in support of Cyber investigations and operations.

McLean, VA18 days ago

The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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Winchester, VA3 days ago

$35–$50 Per Hour

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting complex systems, and helping customers improve building performance through smart automation technology.

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System Integration & Test Engineer (FAA / Air Traffic Control) Jobot

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HVAC and Plumbing Quality Control Engineer (Engineer II) Fairfax County Government

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