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West McLean, VA7 days ago

$140,000–$215,000 Per Year

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Norfolk, Virginia14 days ago

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret ClearanceTravel Requirements: 10 – 20%Location: Norfolk, VA OR Fairfax, VASUMMARY: WR Government Business Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced research and development (R&D) systems and technologies. Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.

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Dahlgren, VA5 days ago

The successful candidate shall have experience with guidance algorithms (proportional navigation, pursuit guidance, optimal guidance, intercept geometry), navigation & estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), inertial navigation, GPS/INS integration, sensor fusion, control engineering, PID, LQR, state space control, autopilot design, stability & robustness analysis, M&S (Modeling & Simulation), MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), C/C++ for embedded or real time simulation, and familiarity with 6 DOF modeling.• • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline or a Master’s degree (preferred) with coursework such as Modern Control Systems, Modern (or Optimal) Control Theory, MIMO Control, Linear Systems Theory, Robotics, [Optimal] State Estimation, or courses with Sensing, Navigation, Localization, or Mapping in the name.

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Dahlgren, VA2 days ago

The Systems/Network Engineer is responsible for maintaining multiple computing environments by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, and managing network configuration consistency. Implement local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, & other data networks.

Norfolk, Virginia30 days ago

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer III conduct research, development, design, integration, and testing of electrical components, equipment, and systems supporting advanced naval technologies and engineering development efforts. Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Independently design electronic circuits, components, and integrated systems utilizing ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric, phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and thermoelectric material properties.

Dam Neck, Virginia30 days ago

Developing complete drawing packages (Level-3 drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials [BOM], manufacturing, assembly, modeling, renderings, and installation) using Autodesk Inventor 3D. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Norfolk, Virginia30 days ago

Determine feasibility of designing new components or modifying existing components considering costs, available space, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors. · Develop drawing packages (Level-3 Drawings, block diagrams, Bills of Materials [BOM], manufacturing, assembly, modeling, renderings and installation) using Autodesk Inventor 3D.

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Fort Belvoir, VA3 days ago

Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting exploratory, advanced, and engineering development as well as production engineering studies/programs for new and improved items for combat use under various battlefield and urban terrain conditions. In this role, you will plan, organize, and conduct exploratory, advanced, and engineering development as well as production engineering studies/programs for new and improved items for combat use under various battlefield and urban terrain conditions.

Herndon, VA7 days ago

$125,000–$175,000 Per Year

Typical duties include writing technical reports, conducting surveys, performing calculations, overseeing, and completing power, telemetry, and telecommunications designs, conducting research and development, systems integration, testing, hands-on assembly, and PLC programming. Seeking a Sr Electrical Engineer to serve as the electrical discipline team leader for the project, directing other engineers and designers as required, provide electrical design expertise and leadership for the entire project, from initial survey through final inspection.

Stafford, VA20 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).

Arlington, VA8 days ago

$107,900–$195,050

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. Our division primarily focuses on research & development and advanced prototyping, transforming state-of-the-art signal processing algorithms into real-time software systems deployed on advanced RF platforms.

Arlington, VA8 days ago

$87,100–$157,450

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. Projects involve small multi-disciplinary teams of engineers working together in spiral or agile development environments to meet aggressive customer schedules aimed at near-term field demonstrations.

Arlington, VA8 days ago

$69,550–$125,725

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. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and 2+ years of experience for a Master’s degree and relevant experience.

Norfolk, VA24 days ago

Integrate the discipline of software engineering with other team member disciplines, to include those of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering. 5+ years of software development experience in classified and unclassified environments, specifically related to development of Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS).

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA1 day ago

The CDL seeks an experienced Technical Manager with electrical engineering/radio frequency knowledge to manage its Cold Cartridge Group, currently working on engineering and production of the next generation of the 209 – 281 GHz receivers for the ALMA telescope. The Observatory operates a variety of radio telescopes that span the globe, including the famous Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico, the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile.

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Richmond, VA3 days ago

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
Full-time

Training & RepresentationRepresent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings; occasionally train junior sales staff or clients on product features. Their company flow allows them to ensure proper quality control, faster than competitors turnaround times, and alignment with specific customer needs.

Arlington, VA8 days ago

$131,300–$237,350

Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds. Minimum of 10 years of hands-on technical experience in at least three of the following areas: Oracle, SQL Server, Java, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps.

Arlington, VA8 days ago

$131,300–$237,350

Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds. 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.

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Stafford, VA1 day ago

Support engineering activities and programmatic milestones through the development and review of engineering documentation (System Engineering Plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans, Interface Control Documents, System Specifications, etc.) and requirements documentation, system engineering technical review (SETR) briefing materials, configuration management activities and program schedules. Provide Configuration Management support by participating in meetings (Engineering Review Board / Configuration Control Board), generating CM Plans, generating Engineering Change Proposals, and completing assigned action items as assigned by the government technical lead.

Springfield, VA10 days ago

$87,100–$157,450

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. April 28, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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Richmond, VA6 days ago

$38–$38.91 Per Hour
Full-time

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 24x7 production support, event and incident management, and enterprise monitoring and a proven ability to proactively detect, triage, and resolve complex issues across infrastructure and applications to protect customer-facing uptime. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Suffolk, VA29 days ago

$110,000–$130,000
Full-time
Employee

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Concepts, Doctrine, and Education (JCDE) Deputy Directorate’s Futures and Concepts Division (FCD) in Suffolk, VA, or Northern Virginia (Pentagon). • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Virginia Beach, VA29 days ago

$80,080–$114,400
Full-time
Employee

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Roanoke, VA29 days ago

$92,104–$125,000
Full-time
Employee

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Candidates will be exposed to and become proficient with a variety of technologies involving hardware description languages, embedded instruction architectures, high-level software development languages, formal verification tools, and more.

Roanoke, VA29 days ago

$111,400–$185,917
Full-time
Employee

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Candidates will be exposed to and become proficient with a variety of technologies involving hardware description languages, embedded instruction architectures, high-level software development languages, formal verification tools, and more.

Arlington, VA29 days ago

Remote

$80,000–$150,000
Full-time
Employee

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Virginia Beach, VA29 days ago

$75,866–$110,000
Full-time
Employee

This person will work closely with the project team to transfer product definitions into verifiable requirements and specifications that result in a robot designed for manufacturing, cost, and customer satisfaction, and works closely with the Operations team to validate system performance. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Virginia Beach, VA29 days ago

$96,951–$138,502
Full-time
Employee

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Virginia Beach, VA29 days ago

$117,262–$167,518
Full-time
Employee

Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Newport News, VA29 days ago

$117,900–$184,300 Per Year
Full-time
Employee

Springfield, VA29 days ago

$102,831–$154,000
Full-time
Employee

Engineer Systems 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Engineer Systems 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Langley AFB, VA29 days ago

Full-time
Employee

HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service.

Reston, VA27 days ago

Full-time

Experience developing physical/MAC layer protocols/procedures – channel access mechanism (e.g., LBT/FBE), OFDM/OFDMA, MIMO, dual-band operation, channel access mechanisms for mmWave frequencies, multi-beam operation, positioning, power saving techniques . This position focuses on researching and optimizing Wi-Fi transmission and reception mechanisms, as well as developing novel algorithms based on IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi alliance (WFA), and 802.15 protocols.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

This role is hands-on and implementation-heavy, working closely with internal teammates and external partners to deliver reproducible results and measurable impact. Hands-on experience in one or more video coding tool areas, including intra prediction, inter prediction, transform/quantization, in-loop filtering, and high-level syntax.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a Principal Research Engineer in 3D Gaussian Splatting, you will:Define and drive high-impact 3DGS coding directions, setting technical priorities across multiple workstreams and aligning execution across the team. Lead end-to-end design and evaluation of coding approaches for 3DGS representations (e.g., representation design, parameterization, quantization, entropy/context modeling, progressive transmission, complexity reduction), including tool interactions and system-level tradeoffs.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Collaborate cross-team to remove blockers, integrate tool interactions, and improve shared infrastructure (pipelines, scripts, datasets, configurations, regression tests). Design and evaluate novel coding tools for 3DGS representations (e.g., geometry/attribute representation, parameter quantization, entropy modeling, structure/cluster coding, streaming and progressive refinement).

Reston, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Lead and coordinate technical initiatives across the team to remove blockers, manage tool interactions, and strengthen shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, and configurations). Preferred:Hands-on experience in multiple video coding tool areas, including intra prediction, inter prediction, transform/quantization, in-loop filtering, and high-level syntax.

Reston, Virginia30+ days ago

Hands-on experience in one or more video coding tool areas, including neural in-loop filtering, neural prediction, learned transforms, or end-to-end neural video compression. Collaborate cross-team to remove blockers, integrate tool interactions, and improve shared infrastructure (e.g., testing pipelines, scripts, datasets, and configurations).

Reston, Virginia30+ days ago

Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, fostering mutual respect, and building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You will be a part of innovative research projects, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and help position Ofinno as a trailblazer in the future of telecommunications.

Reston, Virginia8 days ago

Chantilly, VA30+ days ago

Provide demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research and analysis in difficult technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques. Candidates will have demonstrated an ability to make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

With clients including NASA, DARPA, AWS, and the DoW, we leverage our cutting-edge research to deliver high assurance solutions and tools that enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency across sectors including aerospace & defense, healthcare, semiconductors, and fintech. Who We Are: From building digital engineering tools that make space exploration safer to verifying cryptographic libraries that protect some of the world’s most valuable data, Galois develops technology to guarantee the trustworthiness of systems where failure is unacceptable.

Blacksburg, VA30+ days ago

$79,654–$85,000 Per Year

The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

The team is growing and looking for someone with a cybersecurity research background who has an understanding of how to integrate multiple technology solutions such as software, hardware, and networking to develop products and new capabilities derived from technical concepts. Perform research engineering development and design work to integrate software and hardware solutions for our embedded systems team, specifically supporting security research and operational capability development.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

$108,900–$147,300 Per Year

The Engineer III Research Software Engineer plays a role in identifying and developing novel and operationally relevant research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols. Represents Verisign in related external forums to build our reputation as an industry thought leader; publicizes research results in appropriate internal and external forums.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

$164,300–$222,300 Per Year

The Sr Engineer - Research Engineering plays a lead technical role in identifying and developing novel and operationally relevant research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols. • Represents Verisign in related external forums to build our reputation as an industry thought leader; publicizes research results in appropriate internal and external forums.

arlington, VA30+ days ago

$107,196–$140,000 Per Year

Tasks may include:Support research efforts by implementing technical solutions to novel research problemsWork closely with senior researchers and contribute to team efforts to transform ideas into implemented solutions and prototypesContribute to system implementation and documentation, and to publicationsInitiate the design, development and implementation of technology research projectsInvestigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and productsPlan and execute applied researchMay oversee staff and studentsPosition-specific JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fieldBachelor's degree with >3 years of experience, or Master's degreeDemonstrated success creating digital designs with Verilog or VHDLSolid understanding of computer architectureDemonstrated skills with scripting, revision control, and debugging/maintaining equipment and toolsPreferred Job Qualifications:Experience with FPGA-based design and bring-upExperience with design verificationFamiliarity with agile hardware design methodologiesEffective at verbal communication and giving clear explanationsThis position is funded by a contract or grant and may be funded by a subsequent contract or grant. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Blacksburg, VA30+ days ago

$79,654–$85,000 Per Year

Reston, VA30+ days ago

$190,000–$235,000 Per Year

This position requires visionary approach to research with a keen ability to anticipate emerging cyber challenges and pioneer innovative solutions, and a deep understanding of cyber threat landscapes, exploit development, reverse engineering, mission-oriented software tooling, and adversarial tactics to drive cutting-edge research and prototype novel solutions. Demonstrated expertise in identifying, analyzing, and exploiting complex vulnerabilities (including memory corruption, privilege escalation, sandbox escapes) across multiple platforms, architectures (e.g., x86, ARM, MIPS, RISC-V, microcontrollers), and environments (modern OSes, embedded systems).

Virginia, VA28 days ago

Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources used in production ML systems, including BIM, CAD, and infrastructure design data. Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to design novel preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understanding.

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