Systems Integrator with Active Top Secret Clearance
APR Consulting · Fairfax, VA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$80.35/hrContract
Location: Fairfax, VA 22033 (Onsite). Duration: 5 months or longer.
Pay
$80.35/hr on W2 (DOE)
Schedule
5×8 (M‑F)
Responsibilities
- Site hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification complete.
- Satellite ground software system verification, including Command and Control and space‑vehicle mission management.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python for verification testing.
- Understand system architecture to identify integration points.
- Document issues and coordinate with developers across teams to resolve interaction problems.
- Analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. citizen.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly.
- Proven experience with ground software system verification, specifically Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM).
- Strong background in integration and test efforts, including planning, execution, and documentation.
- Expertise in testing tools and automation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.
- Exposure to Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo.
- Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation and analysis.
- Experience with Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
- Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber testing frameworks for behavior‑driven development (BDD).
- Hands‑on experience with version control systems like GitLab.
- Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS Cloud services.
About the client
The client is a world‑leader and premier innovator in aerospace, employing over 100,000 top‑talent professionals and delivering the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. They have received numerous awards and recognitions and offer continuous growth, learning, and development for employees.
About APR
APR Consulting, Inc., founded in 1980, provides professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.