Full-Time
Engineer and Integration Manager
Posted on 5/28/2026
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
1,001-5,000 employees
IT and engineering services for government
Compensation Overview
$93.9k - $156.8k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
California, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering and integration of C4I, surveillance, or mission-critical systems
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and system enhancement using C and C++
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and enhancing air and maritime movement data systems
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in supervisory or management roles in engineering, communications, and/or computer-related fields
- Strong knowledge of C4I systems architecture and integration
- Strong knowledge of sensor data processing and surveillance systems
- Strong knowledge of user interface development using GTK
- Strong knowledge of Google Protocol Buffers
- Strong knowledge of system documentation and technical drawing verification
- Experience supporting 24/7 mission-critical operations environments
- Manage and direct the advanced C4I engineering and integration team supporting AMOSS and related systems.
- Evaluate, analyze, redesign, and enhance C4I user interfaces and system functionality.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, and integration of C4I ancillary systems.
- Lead system architecture improvements, modernization initiatives, and capability expansions.
- Oversee design and enhancement of air and maritime movement data systems.
- Direct software development and modification using C and C++, including integration of sensor inputs and surveillance data.
- Support development using GTK and Google Protocol Buffers.
- Ensure proper documentation and version control of system source code and technical artifacts.
- Oversee and verify system wiring diagrams, data flow drawings, and “as-built” technical documentation.
- Assist in updating and maintaining Maintenance Manuals and required contract documentation.
- Ensure compliance with configuration management policies, Change Request processes, and Agile development practices.
- Represent the contractor at technical and engineering meetings.
- Coordinate directly with the AMOC Systems Program Manager, COR, and Government engineering staff.
- Support testing, system acceptance, and deployment activities in operational and test environments.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with DHS and CBP security policies, including DHS 4300A and NIST standards.
- Support system hardening, secure configurations, and Authority to Operate requirements.
- Participate in security assessments, audits, and accreditation activities as required
- Master’s degree preferred
AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
1975
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $172.7 million Naval Surface Warfare Center follow‑on contract anchors long‑term defense engineering revenue and program continuity.
- CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score strengthens eligibility for high‑value federal contracts handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
- The Epsilon acquisition and new leadership in innovation and digital systems position AMERICAN SYSTEMS to capture more managed IT and cyber work across federal and commercial sectors.
What critics are saying
- Integration of Epsilon’s multi‑tenant managed IT model risks cultural clashes, margin erosion, and service disruptions across federal accounts.
- Heavy concentration in Navy and DoD contracts exposes AMERICAN SYSTEMS to a material revenue cliff if a single major award is lost or repriced.
- The ESOP structure faces mounting liquidity pressure from retiring employee‑owners, which could constrain M&A and debt capacity as the company scales.
What makes AMERICAN SYSTEMS unique
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a 100% employee‑owned federal contractor with deep roots in DoD and intelligence IT and engineering.
- The company’s proprietary MERGE service delivery framework integrates mission‑engaged resources across the enterprise for complex national priority programs.
- Its acquisition of Epsilon adds a multi‑tenant managed IT and cybersecurity platform, broadening scale beyond traditional government services models.
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Company News
CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of mission essential and information engineering services to federal customers, today announced the acquisition of Epsilon, Inc. (Epsilon), a managed IT and cybersecurity leader headquartered in Weaverville, NC. The acquisition will result in more than 400 new employees joining AMERICAN SYSTEMS, further increasing the company’s scale and capabilities.This transaction marks the largest acquisition in AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ 50-year history. The addition of Epsilon’s multi-tenant service delivery model, its broad geographical footprint, and its federal and commercial market expertise brings significant new capabilities and economies of scale to AMERICAN SYSTEMS. This expanded capability enables AMERICAN SYSTEMS to even better address the rapidly evolving needs of existing and new customers across sectors as the company partners with them to accelerate mission outcomes and increase efficiency."Acquisitions are an important element of our growth strategy, and we work hard to ensure that we select companies that are a good fit for us, both strategically and culturally,” said John Steckel, AMERICAN SYSTEMS’ President and CEO
He succeeds Brian Neely, who retired after two decades as American Systems' CIO.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has promoted Srinivas Rautwar to chief information officer, effective Aug. 25.
The certification strengthens AMERICAN SYSTEMS' ability to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information and mitigate the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.