Salary
$125k – $135k per year
Location
In office (McLean)
Seniority
Middle · 10+ years exp
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Agiledefense scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Agile Defense is an American government technology services company that has grown rapidly through acquisition into a mid-tier federal contractor, backed by the private equity firm Enlightenment Capital. It provides digital transformation, cloud and infrastructure services, cyber operations, artificial intelligence and mission support to defence, intelligence and civilian agencies, largely through cleared staff embedded with government programme offices. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, it competes in the segment between the very large primes and the small business set-aside contractors, where consolidation has been rapid.
Requisition #: 1872
Job Title: Computer Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA | Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
- Demonstrated experience managing DoD software projects from cradle to grave
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEEE and other industry standards/best practices
- Demonstrated experience in Combat System design, core technologies and Combat System training
- execution
- Demonstrated experience in Computer System architecture design and development
- Demonstrated experience with C, C++ and Java
- Demonstrated experience with real time messaging products such as Data Distribution Service (DDS)
- Demonstrated experience with simulation architecture standards such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
- Demonstrated experience managing software version control and/or software source code basemanagement
- Demonstrated experience with DoD training systems and training tool development
- Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Computer Architecture
- Red Hat Linux
- Virtualization Technologies such as:
- VMWare and RHEV
- Model Based Systems Engineering Software
- Demonstrated specialized experience performing work in each of the following Naval System areas:
- Aegis
- SSDS
- NAVSSI
- GPNTS
- BFTT / ATD
Agile Defense is seeking a Computer Engineer III with comprehensive experience designing, developing, and managing complex DoD software and training systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering expertise across computer architecture, simulation technologies, real-time messaging, and Navy Combat Systems, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions in demanding operational environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's level degree in one of the following areas: Computer, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering; Computer Science; Information Systems Management, or; Systems Engineering
- Ten (10) years of professional experience in one or more of the following fields: Software development; or Computer Networks; or Systems Engineering with an emphasis on software development and integration.
- Must be able to travel up to 20% CONUS & OCONUS
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance at minimum
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