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Define technical strategy, reference architectures, and guardrails; assure engineering excellence, security-by-design, and interoperability across enclaves. Span of technical responsibilities includes legacy code modernization, cloud migration and tool usage, API and AI/ML integrations, IV&V, deployments. All work will be conducted in SAFe Agile environment.\nWe know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.\nIf you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!\nWhat you’ll do:\nOwn the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions; chair design and change control.\nLead AI/ML solution patterns (MLOps, model lifecycle, eval & risk mgmt), ensuring enterprise integration.\nAuthor and review tech artifacts (DoDAF-aligned where applicable), performance/reliability targets, and compliance controls.\nMentor senior engineers; drive PoCs and tech assessments; coordinate with Release Train Engineer and Program Manager on increment goals.\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nActive TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.\n10+ years in technical leadership (Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent).\nAdvanced degree preferred (CS/EE/Data); deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise.\nHands-on with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), containerization, and security patterns.\nThis position requires the ability to work onsite five (5) days per week. Candidates must be able to meet this onsite requirement for the duration of the role.\nSALARY RANGE:$172,000 - $207,000\nThe salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: \nThe candidate's professional background and relevant work experience\nThe specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs\nInternal equity and alignment with current team compensation\nThis role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:\nPerformance-based bonuses\nCompany-paid training and/or certifications\nReferral bonuses\nApplication Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.\nAdditional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.\nBenefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and holidays\nParental Leave and dependent care\nFlexible work arrangements\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and wellness programs\nLike we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.\n What we want you to know:\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\n Not ready to apply now? \nSign up to join our newsletter here.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4417,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans","Vision insurance","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Digital Government","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","AI Consulting & Integration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-15T19:43:27Z"}],"liveness":{"score":44,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.792,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":22,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":207000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-forward-deployed-engineer-iii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-forward-deployed-engineer-iii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T04:43:31Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3039,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1961,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}