Software Engineer (Mid to Senior Level)

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
Alexandria Insights
Software Systems Engineer (Mid-Level and Senior-Level)
Stafford, VA | Full-Time | Secret Clearance Required

About Alexandria Insights
At Alexandria Insights, we deliver high-impact solutions to our nation’s warfighters and public servants. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we specialize in acquisition support, systems engineering, and integrated logistics. We’re proud of our collaborative, mission-driven culture—where technical excellence and meaningful impact go hand-in-hand.
Position Overview
Alexandria Insights is seeking Software Systems Engineers (Mid-Level and Senior-Level) to support a U.S. Marine Corps acquisition program in Stafford, VA.
This is not a traditional software development role. Instead, candidates will serve as government-facing technical advisors, responsible for evaluating, validating, and integrating software deliverables provided by OEMs and vendors within complex tactical systems.
The role focuses on software assurance, documentation review, and system-level integration across hardware, software, and cybersecurity domains throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and validate Software Version Descriptions (SVDs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Evaluate OEM/vendor software deliverables, including CDRLs, technical documentation, and test artifacts
• Assess software against system requirements, interface definitions, and operational needs
• Identify gaps in traceability, verification, and configuration management
• Support development and review of system-level artifacts (e.g., ICDs, specifications, test plans)
• Analyze software integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity impacts across systems
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and SETR events (SRR, SFR, etc.)
• Support test planning, execution, and evaluation
• Provide recommendations to the government on software readiness, risks, and compliance posture
Mid-Level vs Senior-Level Expectations
Mid-Level (5–9 years)
• Executes technical reviews of SVDs and software documentation with guidance
• Identifies issues in traceability, requirements alignment, and verification methods
• Contributes to IPT discussions and supports senior engineers in assessments
• Demonstrates working knowledge of DoD acquisition and software lifecycle artifacts
Senior-Level (10+ years)
• Leads technical evaluations of OEM software deliverables and documentation
• Provides recommendations on software readiness and risk to government stakeholders
• Identifies systemic issues across requirements, verification, and integration
• Guides IPT discussions and mentors junior engineers
• Interfaces directly with government leads and vendors to resolve technical issues
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (experience may substitute)
• Mid-Level: 5–9 years | Senior-Level: 10+ years
• Experience with DoD acquisition processes and lifecycle documentation
• Familiarity with SVDs, CDRLs, and systems engineering artifacts
• Understanding of software integration within hardware-based systems
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting USMC, Navy, or DoD tactical systems
• Familiarity with SETR processes (SRR, SFR, SVR, etc.)
• Understanding of RMF, STIGs, and cybersecurity requirements
• Experience assessing vendor/OEM deliverables
• Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps (oversight perspective)
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, Git
Requirements
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000 – $135,000

Contingency
This position is contingent upon contract award.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans Employer.
 

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Alexandria Insights, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently named one of The Washington Post’s Top 250 Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. Metro area—ranking #3 out of 98 in the midsize company category!

We are dedicated to helping our customers solve meaningful problems through the effective and efficient use of technology. If you're self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and hard-working, and you're looking to join a growing small company with big opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

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Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans Employer.
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