Full-Time
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Posted on 1/12/2026
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
1,001-5,000 employees
IT and engineering services for government
Compensation Overview
$77.6k - $129.6k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Active Secret Clearance Required
- Three (3) years of professional experience
- Experience in the following: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Blazor
- Experience with relational databases: Postgres and Oracle Database
- Thorough understanding of both DevOps and the Agile process
- Support software development and implementation of machine-to-machine interfaces, including end-to-end automation testing and development of manual testing tools
- Assist in the development of interoperability and data integrity test plans in support of interface accreditation
- Support the software development and implementation of data translation tools for data exchange between modern and legacy database models
- Assist Product Owners in the review of interface control documentation in support of the design and development of Systems of Systems (SoS) architectures
- Assist with the design, development, and implementation of database replication services, including the support for failover and recovery in bandwidth constrained edge environments
- Provide systems engineering support for the system development life cycle, including system definition, development, design, analysis and control, integration, and testing
- Provide technical expertise during programmatic events such as Technical Reviews, Status Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Requirements Working Group Sessions, Test Working Group Sessions, Configuration Control Board Meetings, and Interface Control Board Meetings
- Provide technical support and onsite troubleshooting during test and integration events in support of the development of system external interfaces
- Support the development and integration of CI/CD pipelines as products mature
- Experience with C2, ABM, or other similar DOD systems preferred
- Experience with DevOps or SecDevOps both in production and developmental support environments 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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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
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.