Drone Operator Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.Drone OperatorWashington, Washington, DC$100,000–$150,000 / yearFull timeThe Drone Operator will deploy, operate, and support C-UAS platforms used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance coverage, rapid response operations, and real-time video and data transmission in support of mission-critical operations. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies since 2018.
Aviation Analyst - Mid / Senior Levels (I-Iii) CSSI, Inc.Aviation Analyst - Mid / Senior Levels (I-Iii)Washington, DCSeeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through analysis, technical support, and mission execution activities addressing aviation operational, regulatory, and safety challenges across the National Airspace System (NAS). has over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions.
Aviation Analyst - Mid / Senior Levels (I-III) CSSI IncAviation Analyst - Mid / Senior Levels (I-III)Washington, DCSeeking qualified professionals to support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Safety (AVS) programs through analysis, technical support, and mission execution activities addressing aviation operational, regulatory, and safety challenges across the National Airspace System (NAS). has over 30 years of experience working in complex, dynamic, safety critical systems supporting both government and commercial clients to address their toughest challenges, with efficient and low-risk solutions.
Senior Systems Engineer (R5962) Shield AISenior Systems Engineer (R5962)Washington, D.C.Full timeFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Job Description: As a Senior Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense.
Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192) Shield AI IncStaff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)Washington, DC$150,000–$230,000 / yearOn-site Test & Mission Support - Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot web interfaces and network configurations under time-critical field constraints. What you'll do: Develop & Field Web-Based GCS/C2 Software - Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, responsive GCS software and C2 applications, utilizing modern web technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, Node.js, Go) to build map-centric mission planning, real-time command & control, video streaming, and telemetry visualization interfaces.
Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189) Shield AI IncStaff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)Washington, DC$150,000–$230,000 / yearHardware/Software Debugging - Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex GCS/C2 stacks, radio links, payload controls, and telemetry streams - including UI responsiveness bottlenecks, memory leaks, and network latency profiling under operationally-representative loads. On-site Test & Mission Support - Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot interfaces under time-critical field constraints.
Senior Systems Engineer (R5981) Shield AI IncSenior Systems Engineer (R5981)Washington, DC$144,000–$210,000 / yearJob Description: As a Senior Systems Engineer on Shield AI's next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
Staff Systems Engineer (R5982) Shield AI IncStaff Systems Engineer (R5982)Washington, DC$144,000–$210,000 / yearJob Description: As a Staff Systems Engineer on Shield AI's next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
Sr Manager, Software Blue OriginSr Manager, SoftwareWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Transportation Security Specialist U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityTransportation Security SpecialistWashington, DC$121,785–$187,093 / yearMaintains continuous daily situational awareness of transportation operations infrastructure including complex transportation systems, intra/inter modal coordination, open-source news monitoring, event correlation, multi-source fusion of operational information, and trend analysis in maintaining vigilance over NCR airspace and overall NCR security. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours).
EUAS Pilot / Technician Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.EUAS Pilot / TechnicianWashington, Washington, DC$100,000–$150,000 / yearFull timeOverview: The EUAS Pilot/Technician deploys, operates, and recovers government-furnished UAS ISR and rapid-response platforms in support of USSS protection events, providing persistent aerial overwatch and real-time video, imagery, and sensor data to USSS operations centers. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies since 2018.
Sr. Thermal & Fluids Engineer — Next-Gen Stage Two Development Blue OriginSr. Thermal & Fluids Engineer — Next-Gen Stage Two DevelopmentWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Thermal & Fluids Engineer III Blue OriginThermal & Fluids Engineer IIIWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360) Shield AISenior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360)Washington, D.C.Full timeFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. This team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy (from advanced control laws, through motion planning, and up to advanced tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination) and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (e.g., air, sea, space).
Principal Engineer – TeraWave RF and Optical Systems Blue OriginPrincipal Engineer – TeraWave RF and Optical SystemsWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Direct the architecture of high-fidelity HITL frameworks that replicate orbital dynamics — delay/Doppler profiles, azimuth/elevation tracking, handovers, and real-time kinematics — using CATR/anechoic ranges, channel emulators, GNSS simulators, hexapods/positioners, and precision RF and optical reference instrumentation.
Aviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Avionics) U.S. Department of TransportationAviation Safety Inspector (General Aviation Avionics)Washington, DC$131,568–$171,043 / yearThe minimum medical requirements include the following requirements: Have good distant vision in each eye and be able to read, without strain, printed materials the size of typewritten characters (glasses and contact lenses permitted); Have the ability to hear the conversational voice (hearing aid permitted); and. Significant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles.
NewManagement and Program Analyst (Technical Support Management Specialist) U.S. Department of TransportationManagement and Program Analyst (Technical Support Management Specialist)Washington, DC$79,607–$123,398 / yearSignificant investments are advancing the research and development of autonomous vehicles, environmentally friendly electric aircraft, high-speed and long-endurance solar-powered aircraft, and new types of space vehicles. Experience using various data management tools, such as Excel, and Tableau, etc., to analyze and to derive innovative findings from multiple data sources and then effectively communicate complex concepts that foster understanding for enhanced decision-making for multiple customers and stakeholders.
Mission Design and Ground Navigation Engineer Blue OriginMission Design and Ground Navigation EngineerWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.
Manufacturing Engineer Blue OriginManufacturing EngineerWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Core Manufacturing Engineering Scope : Own the full manufacturing engineering lifecycle: review designs for manufacturability, define work instructions and work orders, manage BOMs, disposition non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement to hit rate, quality, and cost targets.
Quality Engineer II - III Blue OriginQuality Engineer II - IIIWashingtonand/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs.