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Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Computer Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/3/2026
$150k - $250k/yr
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science.
  • Seven years of experience with a master's degree, or 11 years with a bachelor's degree, in computer design, software development, or computer networks.
  • An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
  • At least seven years supporting Department of Defense research and development programs.
  • Skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research on complex problems using unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
  • Ability to make independent decisions on research and development engineering problems and methods, resolve important questions, and plan and coordinate work.
  • Experience using advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices relevant to leading one of the four functional areas: Intelligence and Mission Capabilities, Architecture, Applications, or Mission Integration. Each functional-area lead requires at least five years of extensive experience, background, and knowledge in the corresponding area.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least three years of experience working in DARPA or a similar organization.

About the company

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • LinkedIn shows 51-200 employees in 2026, signaling ongoing demand and scaling.
  • Blue Sky Innovators won the 2026 AI Summit Best Technology award for SkyEye.
  • A March 2026 Air Force delivery order added $4.5 million through March 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Blue Sky Innovators depends on DoD and Space Force contract timing, not recurring software revenue.
  • BSI’s $74,996.41 SpaceWERX award is tiny versus sustainment needs and hiring costs.
  • A failed Phase II for SKYWAVE would leave IRAD sunk and differentiation weakened.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • Blue Sky Innovators won SpaceWERX SBIR Phase I for SKYWAVE in July 2026.
  • SKYWAVE combines proprietary RFML with RF fingerprinting for space-domain awareness.
  • BSI landed MDA SHIELD IDIQ access in December 2025, spanning 10 years.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Telephone/Internet stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support