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title: 'MCP/Integration Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems'
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# MCP/Integration Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems

- **Company:** NextGen Federal Systems
- **Location:** Aberdeen, MD
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-05-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed/d2014584-ee7c-4b46-b4b6-0a8677941e22

## Job description

NextGen is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled MCP/Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of mission-focused AI and operational integration capabilities across complex tactical and enterprise environments. This role will focus on building Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, integrating operational systems and mission platforms, and enabling secure communication between agentic AI workflows, hardware systems, sensors, databases, and command-and-control architectures using ReadiChat.

ReadiChat is a mission-focused, agentic AI platform designed to help organizations build, deploy, govern, and scale specialized AI agents for operational workflows. It combines AI agents, workflow orchestration, grounded knowledge, testing frameworks, and enterprise controls into a single collaborative workspace.

The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering and systems integration experience with the ability to interface across tactical platforms, mission systems, AI-enabled applications, and operational data environments. This role requires close collaboration with engineers, operators, platform vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure seamless interoperability and mission effectiveness within evolving operational architectures such as NGC2.

## Responsibilities

- Build and maintain MCP servers and integration services that expose operational applications, mission systems, device controls, sensor data, databases, file systems, and enterprise services to agentic AI workflows and operational applications.
- Support integrations with high-side and mission-relevant data environments, including operational repositories, analytics platforms, and mission databases such as Arsenal and other classified or restricted-access systems.
- Implement integrations for the X9 Spider Mission Computer architecture, including onboard compute environments, hardware interfaces, sensor integrations, communications systems, and mission-specific peripherals.
- Integrate operational AI and mission workflows with EMSCO, Lattice, AIDP, and related mission systems to support interoperability within the broader NGC2 architecture and operational ecosystem.
- Integrate agents with external command systems, reporting tools, operational platforms, and mission applications through MCP services, APIs, adapters, and middleware solutions.
- Implement secure tool interfaces with clearly defined schemas, permission boundaries, authentication controls, audit logging, input validation, error handling, and operational safeguards.
- Implement read/write separation and execution controls that allow agents to inspect system state, validate operational context, and safely execute authorized actions.
- Develop and execute automated integration and validation testing for MCP services and operational tool interfaces, including parameter validation, workflow testing, tool-call verification, failure-state testing, and operational edge-case evaluation.
- Support deployment, sustainment, troubleshooting, and optimization of MCP services and integration pipelines across cloud, edge, tactical, and disconnected operational environments.
- Collaborate with AI engineers, software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure integrations align with mission requirements, security constraints, and operational workflows.
- Train customer technical personnel on MCP service architecture, deployment workflows, testing methodologies, troubleshooting procedures, and safe extension of MCP-enabled capabilities within operational environments such as X9 Spider.
- Maintain technical documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), API references, deployment procedures, sample tool calls, configuration guides, and operational integration notes supporting customer sustainment and future enhancements.
- Support DevSecOps and CI/CD activities related to integration, testing, accreditation, and deployment of operational software and AI-enabled services.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in systems integration, software engineering, middleware development, or operational platform integration.
- Experience developing APIs, integration services, middleware, or microservice-based architectures using Python, Go, Java, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Experience integrating hardware systems, sensors, communications interfaces, or mission systems into operational or enterprise architectures.
- Familiarity with MCP concepts, AI orchestration frameworks, or agentic AI integration patterns.
- Experience with REST APIs, message brokers, service-oriented architectures, and distributed systems.
- Experience with Linux-based systems, containerized applications, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Understanding secure software development principles, access controls, logging, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience with troubleshooting and debugging across software, hardware, network, and operational environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work directly with technical and operational stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Active Security Clearance is required

Desired Qualifications

- Experience supporting tactical, airborne, edge-compute, or mission-command environments.
- Familiarity with X9 Spider Mission Computer architectures or similar mission platform integrations.
- Experience supporting NGC2, AIDP, Lattice, EMSCO, or similar defense/intelligence integration ecosystems.
- Experience with AI-enabled applications, agentic workflows, or operational decision-support systems.
- Familiarity with classified or high-side operational environments and secure data handling procedures.
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, automated testing, and CI/CD frameworks.

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure. Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability. Strive to achieve results as an organization. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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## About NextGen Federal Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NextGen Federal Systems is a mission-focused IT solutions and services provider delivering modern software engineering, AI/ML, digital engineering, and complex mission support to defense, intelligence, and federal customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no funding rounds disclosed; organic/steady growth)
- **Headquarters**: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States (with offices in Aberdeen, MD; Dayton, OH; O’Fallon, IL; and additional locations in Beavercreek, OH, Belcamp, MD, Parker, CO, Springfield, VA, Fort Meade, MD, and Washington, DC areas)  
- **Founded**: 2011  
- **Founders**: Jay Reddy (Founder & CEO); Chetan Desai serves as COO ([nextgenfed.com/leadership](https://www.nextgenfed.com/leadership/))

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense, Intelligence, Federal IT services, Software Engineering, AI/ML, Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation
- **Target customers**: B2G — U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, federal civilian agencies, and commercial companies
- **Mission**: "NextGen is committed to enabling mission success and driving innovation that shapes the future of national security and beyond" ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed))

## Products & Services
- **Federal Mission AI Platform**: Secure, governable agent-publishing environment built for operational domains, including "Weather Wingman Agents" and other mission-specific AI agents.
- **ReadiChat**: Secure AI platform for mission-specific agents — an "AI-assisted agent factory" enabling custom workflows, mission-ready agents, and domain-specific capabilities such as electronic warfare agents.
- **Weather Analyst®**: Weather forecasting and analysis tool that delivers user-tailored advisories, platform/sensor impact rules, and decision support for mitigating or exploiting weather conditions.
- **StratusML®**: A machine learning platform with a hardened, modular codebase, reproducible results, secure ML prototyping, low-code/no-code workflows, and Govcloud accreditation.
- **Digital Arsenal**: Secure DevSecOps (DSO) platform with ATO for AWS GovCloud, code security scans, automated testing, Platform as Code (PaC) compliance (cATO-compliant), and tenant onboarding.
- **SADIE™**: Constructive and high-fidelity simulation platform that automates simulation execution and supports Digital Mission Engineering (DME) threat analysis.
- **Professional Services**: Modern software engineering, AI/ML, digital engineering, complex mission support, CI/CD automation, cloud-native development, continuous testing, human-centered design, and secure system development ([nextgenfed.com](https://www.nextgenfed.com/))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$36.6M** and **183 employees** (down 1.9% YoY, -5 people) based on LinkedIn company data ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed))
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Key customers span DoD, Intelligence, and Federal markets. Certifications include ISO 9001 and CMMI-DEV/CMMI-SVC Level 3.
- **Growth Signals**: Recognized by the INC 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in **nine of the last ten years**; steady expansion of office locations and job openings across Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Virginia, Colorado, and Washington, DC ([nextgenfed.com](https://www.nextgenfed.com/))

## Competitive Advantages
- **Dual model of services and product development**: Combines government services contracts with proprietary, saleable platforms — rare among smaller federal contractors.
- **Secure AI/ML platforms built for the mission environment**: Govcloud-accredited products like StratusML and Digital Arsenal address strict federal security and compliance requirements.
- **Deep domain specialization**: Focus on defense, intelligence, electronic warfare, weather, and digital mission engineering creates high barriers to entry.
- **Mature engineering processes**: CMMI-DEV Level 3, CMMI-SVC Level 3, and ISO 9001 certification signal disciplined delivery.
- **Employee-centric culture**: High ratings (4.3/5 on LinkedIn from 65 reviews) and testimonials emphasize collaboration, trust, transparency, and a people-first approach that supports retention and recruiting ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed))

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling AI/agentic AI for federal missions**: Hiring "Application/Agentic AI Engineer" and "Edge AI/Model Optimization Engineer" roles indicates a push toward on-device and agent-driven AI solutions.
- **Expanding DevSecOps and cloud-native infrastructure**: Digital Arsenal and DevSecOps roles point to continued investment in secure software delivery pipelines.
- **Enhancing digital engineering and simulation**: SADIE and modeling & simulation hires align with DoD’s shift toward digital mission engineering and simulation-based testing.
- **Supporting multi-location growth**: Open positions span multiple states, suggesting geographic expansion of delivery and client-facing teams ([jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed](https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed))

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employees describe a "collaborative, people-first culture" with approachable, transparent leadership and a "close-knit, respectful environment" even as the company grows.
- **Work style**: Teams are distributed and flexible. Employees report the ability to "manage their work while continuing to learn and grow" and a "shared commitment to delivering great outcomes for customers."
- **Engineering experience**: A "technology-focused environment where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and everyone is working toward the same goals." Knowledge-sharing sessions, technical learning, and cross-team collaboration are common.
- **Perks and engagement**: Team lunches, HR check-ins, technical knowledge-sharing sessions, and opportunities to take initiative.
- **Reviews**: LinkedIn employer rating of **4.3/5** with sub-scores: Work-Life 4.3, Compensation 3.9, Culture 4.3, Career 4.0 ([nextgenfed.com/careers](https://www.nextgenfed.com/careers/)) ([LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed))

## Sources
1. [NextGen Federal Systems — Main website](https://www.nextgenfed.com/)
2. [NextGen Federal Systems — Careers](https://www.nextgenfed.com/careers/)
3. [NextGen Federal Systems — Lever job board](https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed)
4. [NextGen Federal Systems — Leadership](https://www.nextgenfed.com/leadership/)
5. [NextGen Federal Systems — LinkedIn company page](https://linkedin.com/company/nextgenfed)

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