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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.

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American Systems is an employee-owned government services contractor headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering information technology, engineering and analysis, test and evaluation, and training services to national priority programs. Founded in 1975, it became a majority ESOP company in 1997 and fully employee-owned in 2015, works largely for US defense customers such as the Navy and NAVAIR, and has absorbed the contractor Epsilon. Its openings span aerospace and software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, network and systems administrators, mechanical designers and test engineers, many requiring security clearances.

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As our next Software Engineer/ Developer for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.

Responsibilities

  • FRC SW will act as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in the SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.
  • Modify planning artifacts, track and participate in on-site testing, track results, data review, analysis and relevant IFC signoff of software releases for software sustainment for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control software.
  • Support follow-on IFCs other related software support and Increment I/Increment II/Future sensor capabilities for MUX/MALE/MQ-9A.
  • Track MQ-9A Air Vehicle Software problems/failures and update impact assessments of system and monitor growth/cost.
  • Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software.
  • Monitor MQ-9A SW Schedule, contractor IMS progress, and report deviations to PMA-266 SW lead/CHENG.

Qualifications

  • Must have aDoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret to start. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Will also require a courier card for travel.
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related work experience.
  • Occasional CONUS travel will be required.
  • Knowledge in being a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.
  • Knowledge in software tools to
  • Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $157,000.00/Yr. - USD $197,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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