MetroStar

Principal Systems Architect - Enterprise AI III (6706)

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7 days ago
Reston, VA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$172k - $207k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical baseline, roadmaps, and architecture decisions.
  • Chair design and change control activities.
  • Lead AI/ML solution patterns covering MLOps, model lifecycle, evaluation, and risk management.
  • Ensure enterprise integration, interoperability, engineering excellence, and security-by-design.
  • Author and review DoDAF-aligned technical artifacts, performance and reliability targets, and compliance controls.
  • Mentor senior engineers and lead proofs of concept and technical assessments.
  • Coordinate increment goals with the Release Train Engineer and Program Manager.
  • Support legacy code modernization, cloud migration, API and AI/ML integrations, IV&V, and deployments.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
  • 10+ years of technical leadership experience as a Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent.
  • Deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud environments, containerization, and security patterns.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, electrical engineering, data, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to work onsite five days per week for the duration of the role.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave and dependent care.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities, including company-paid training and/or certifications.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.
  • Performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses, and possible additional incentives.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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About MetroStar

501-1,000 employees

MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.

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