MAG Aerospace, headquartered in Fairfax, VA, is a leader in delivering Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services at the Edge with Premier Engineering and Operational Solutions around the world.
As a reliable and proven U.S.
Government prime contractor, MAG brings operational excellence and technical understanding with program management and systems engineering expertise to manage large, complex DOD systems development and deployment contracts.
For more information, please visit www.magaero.com

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MAG Aerospace is a provider of full-spectrum Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services. With a strong focus on technology integration, cyber communications, data analysis, and program management, MAG delivers innovative engineering solutions designed for multitasking across various operational domains, including air, land, maritime, space, and cyberspace. The company is committed to enhancing operational efficiency through next-generation capabilities and mission-critical services, ensuring resiliency and effectiveness in complex environments.

MAG Aerospace, headquartered in Fairfax, VA, is a leader in delivering Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services at the Edge with Premier Engineering and Operational Solutions around the world. As a reliable and proven U.S. Government prime contractor, MAG brings operational excellence and technical understanding with program management and systems engineering expertise to manage large, complex DOD systems development and deployment contracts. For more information, please visit www.magaero.com

• Design and develop microservices for distributed tactical systems using Python, Go, and/or Java
• Build responsive user interfaces for tactical operations using React, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks
• Implement RESTful and gRPC APIs for inter-service communication
• Develop data persistence layers for disconnected/intermittent operations
• Integrate with military systems and standards (TAK servers, CoT messages, MIL-STD-2525)
• Creatively optimize the reuse or integration of existing COTS or FOSS/OSS
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance
• Support basic DevOps tasks including containerization and CI/CD pipeline maintenance
• Create tools and interfaces for system integration testing
• Assist with deployment automation and configuration management
• Contribute to API documentation and developer guides

Full-Stack Developer

Develop microservices and React frontends for MAG Aerospace tactical edge systems, integrating military standards and mentoring engineers

communications

• Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments
• Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications
• Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
• Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)
• Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions
• Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity
• Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
• Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
• Perform network vulnerability assessments
• Implement zero-trust network architectures
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements

Network/Communications Engineer

Network/Communications Engineer designing resilient tactical communications for MAG Aerospace. Architect and implement mesh, SDN, satellite, RF, and secure networks in contested environments.

network-engineer

• Architect and manage secure, scalable enterprise network infrastructure connecting cloud and on-premises environments
• Design and implement enterprise network architectures for hybrid cloud environments
• Configure and manage Microsoft Azure networking services (VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Network Security Groups)
• Deploy and maintain Fortinet security appliances (FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager)
• Configure and optimize Cisco enterprise networking equipment (switches, routers, wireless controllers)
• Implement network segmentation and microsegmentation strategies for secure multi-tenant environments
• Design and deploy software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) solutions and configure QoS for business-critical applications
• Develop network monitoring and performance optimization strategies
• Implement zero-trust network security architectures and network access control (NAC) solutions
• Perform network security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and implement intrusion prevention/advanced threat protection
• Support compliance requirements (SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Manage network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives; provide escalation support for complex network issues
• Collaborate with business units and security teams; be available on-call and come into MAG offices when requested

Enterprise Network Engineer

Design and manage secure hybrid cloud and on-prem enterprise networks for MAG Aerospace. Implement Fortinet, Cisco, Azure networking, SD-WAN, automation, and compliance.

data-engineer

• Lead development of intelligent systems transforming multi-modal sensor data into actionable intelligence
• Develop and optimize data-centric AI solutions (object detection, tracking, classification)
• Implement advanced AI capabilities including RAG systems, agentic workflows, and fine-tuned LLMs
• Design and deploy edge-optimized models using TensorRT, ONNX, and quantization techniques
• Build data engineering pipelines for ETL, feature engineering, and model training
• Create analytics dashboards and business intelligence solutions for operational insights
• Implement multi-modal sensor fusion algorithms (visual, thermal, acoustic, RF)
• Design and maintain data lakes, warehouses, and real-time streaming architectures
• Develop conversational AI interfaces using open-source LLMs (Llama, Mistral, etc.)
• Establish data quality standards, validation checks, and governance procedures
• Develop testing and validation strategies for AI/ML models including adversarial and degraded-data scenarios
• Optimize AI workloads for embedded platforms and support hardware integration for edge deployments

Data Engineer, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

Develop data pipelines and deploy computer vision and LLM systems for MAG Aerospace. Optimize edge AI, perform sensor fusion, and support field deployments.

site-reliability-engineer

• Enable rapid, secure delivery of tactical capabilities through world-class automation
• Build infrastructure and pipelines to allow small teams to deliver like large organizations while maintaining security in contested environments
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for multi-architecture deployments
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for hybrid cloud/edge environments
• Implement container orchestration for resource-constrained platforms
• Create automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, security, performance)
• Build observability solutions (metrics, logging, tracing, profiling)
• Develop GitOps workflows for configuration management
• Optimize build processes for embedded and edge platforms
• Implement security scanning in CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning)
• Automate compliance validation (STIG, RMF controls)
• Design and implement secrets management solutions
• Create security monitoring and incident response automation
• Support security documentation and authorization packages

DevSecOps Engineer

Design and operate CI/CD, IaC, container orchestration, observability, and security automation for MAG Aerospace tactical systems

robotics

• Enhance or augment embedded software for autonomous vehicles (UGV, UAV, UUV, USV) to extend baseline capabilities
• Implement sensor fusion for autonomous navigation (LIDAR, cameras, IMU, sonar)
• Design control systems for robotic platforms and actuators
• Create hardware abstraction layers following MOSA/SOSA standards
• Develop digital twin simulations for hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and safety-critical software
• Develop and verify safety-critical software in accordance with established standards and best practices
• Design and fabricate custom hardware solutions using 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices using SysML/AADL
• Lead field testing and validation of autonomous systems
• Support deployment and troubleshooting in operational environments
• Create hardware test fixtures and validation procedures
• Document MOSA compliance and interface specifications
• Train operators on system capabilities and limitations

Embedded Systems and Robotics Engineer

Hybrid role developing embedded software, sensor fusion, control systems, and digital twins for MAG Aerospace autonomous platforms.

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