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title: 'Systems Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems'
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# Systems Engineer at NextGen Federal Systems

- **Company:** NextGen Federal Systems
- **Location:** Riverside, CA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/nextgenfed/6c2aa937-d099-43a5-855b-5d6616801bd4

## Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Procurement Analyst to work with us supporting our DHS customer in Washington, DC.  The Procurement Analyst provides strategic and operational procurement support for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Program. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of procurement actions in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The Procurement Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of contract requirements in support of the mission.

Duties include but are not limited to: •Provide engineering expertise for the detailed design, analysis, and development of structural and avionics modifications, ensuring adherence to design standards and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other airworthiness criteria.

•Support structural and avionics proof tests, including the design and coordination of test flight performance envelopes, profiles, and special maneuvers to verify structural performance.

•Determine necessary modifications to upgrade existing equipment to required standards.

•Assist with contracting activities, including technical specification writing, Statement of Work (SOW) preparation, and contractor performance monitoring.

•Perform and direct feasibility studies for aircraft modifications.

•Provide technical input for evaluating contract proposals.

•Support the development and adjudication of acquisition and requirements documentation.

•Serve as an aerospace engineering consultant to system managers.

•Provide technical and engineering support for the repair, modification, and sustainability of aircraft, avionics systems, and specialized mission equipment.

•Utilize FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) to perform required aircraft and systems inspections.

•Ability to support aircraft and mission systems test flights.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in professional engineering (aerospace, mechanical, systems, and electrical, industrial, or material science), or closely related discipline.

o Applicable engineering experience required in lieu of degree. (2 years)

•A minimum of 4 years of experience in the following:

o Experience developing and preparing system and aircraft requirements documents for competitive bidding on complex projects, including interpreting aircraft and vessel designs, engineering handbooks, drawings, and construction standards.

o Proven ability to advise supervisors and teams, recommending solutions or modifications to existing practices.

o Experience evaluating and administering aircraft contracts.

o Proficiency in evaluating industry market trends for current and projected technology to sustain and advance products applicable to operational requirements.

o Skilled in performing broad and complex aerospace, electrical, and mechanical designs and layouts.

o Experience with aircraft and systems, including conducting external and/or structural loads testing and analysis.

o Technical knowledge of aircraft or marine systems; aircraft avionics or marine navigation and communication systems; and sensor systems (e.g., radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors).

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

•Demonstration of strong writing skills (technical).

•Proficiency with interpreting technical drawings, engineering documentation, regulatory and certification processes and documentation.

•Proficiency in Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.

•Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation.

•Position requires travel.

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.

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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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