Jobs at FTI Defense

Supports the design, testing, calibration, and deployment of predictive risk models for Naval safety. Analyzes complex datasets using time series analysis, forecasting, statistical modeling, causal inference, anomaly detection, feature engineering, and machine learning. Develops models in Python or R and collaborates with data scientists and software engineers to transition analytical solutions into operational environments.

Develop and maintain software systems, Databricks data pipelines, automated tests, dashboards, and reports supporting Naval Safety Command. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, coding, debugging, documentation, technical specification writing, and end-user collaboration. The developer will use Python or related technologies, PySpark, Git, and Databricks while partnering with data scientists and software developers to productionize models and integrate features.

Supports Air Force electromagnetic spectrum management, including RF assignment processing, equipment certification, telecommunications policy implementation, Spectrum XXI and FRRS updates, E2ESS activities, compliance inspections, and analysis of spectrum-dependent systems. The role serves as a subject matter expert supporting AFMC acquisition programs and requires independent judgment in complex telecommunications and spectrum-management matters.

Leads FTI Defense’s Navy growth strategy by identifying mission challenges, positioning technology solutions, shaping acquisition opportunities, and driving contracts from early engagement through scaled adoption. Builds trusted relationships across Navy operational, sustainment, logistics, acquisition, cyber, and mission-support communities. Partners with technology, engineering, capture, and operations teams to develop solution narratives, influence requirements, mature pipelines, and expand successful programs across commands and mission areas.

Leads growth for the Navy account by identifying mission challenges, positioning technology solutions, shaping acquisition opportunities, and advancing engagements through contract award and scaled adoption. Builds trusted relationships across fleet, sustainment, acquisition, cyber, logistics, and mission-support communities. Develops account strategies, pipelines, value propositions, demonstrations, pilots, and proposals while coordinating technology, engineering, capture, and operations teams. Provides Navy market intelligence and expands adoption across commands and programs.

Leads hands-on DevOps and DevSecOps engineering, including cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, security remediation, container standards, repository management, and observability. Uses Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, AWS, GitLab, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Also provides limited technical services leadership through staffing coordination, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and team culture development.

Leads information systems security and DevOps activities for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community space programs. Responsibilities include enforcing Air Force cybersecurity policies, managing access controls, security configurations, STIG compliance, configuration management, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and RMF-related activities. Provides limited technical services leadership through staffing coordination, coaching, mentoring, workload monitoring, and cross-team collaboration.

Designs and maintains automated cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps capabilities. Develops Python, Bash, and Ansible automation on Red Hat environments; supports AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Jenkins, and GitLab. Troubleshoots pipeline and security issues, analyzes monitoring and vulnerability reports, maintains container standards, performs root cause analysis, and integrates backend systems. The role also requires collaboration with development teams, technical leadership, and continuous improvement of software factory practices.

Develop algorithms and production software for space domain awareness, including object detection, tracking, characterization, image processing, modeling, simulation, and sensor analysis. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deploy containerized services using Python, Java, Docker, and Kubernetes. Analyze astronomical data, validate results, communicate technical findings, and support classified customer missions.

Supports the design, testing, calibration, and deployment of predictive analytics models for Naval mishap risks and safety hazards. Performs feature engineering, statistical modeling, forecasting, causal inference, anomaly detection, cross-validation, and model evaluation. Collaborates with data scientists and software engineers to transition models into operational environments, participates in technical exchanges, and assists with model training and interpretation.

Build and improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, containerized workloads, and cloud environments. Develop automation in Python and TypeScript, implement observability, integrate security scanning and compliance controls, and manage source-control workflows. The role supports AWS GovCloud and other platforms, applies NIST 800-53 and STIG requirements, and helps maintain continuous authorization to operate. Candidates need substantial DevOps experience, cloud infrastructure expertise, and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Leads architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting of complex multi-tenant enterprise networks supporting a U.S. Navy customer. Responsibilities include routing, switching, firewall infrastructure, segmentation, high availability, disaster recovery, security hardening, stakeholder requirements gathering, technical design documentation, and ATO support. The role requires extensive Cisco networking, next-generation firewall, DISA STIG, and DoD security experience, plus up to 35% travel.

Develop algorithms and production services for Space Domain Awareness, including object detection, tracking, characterization, image processing, modeling, simulation, and sensor analysis. Build Python and Java/Spring Boot solutions, containerize them with Docker, deploy to Kubernetes, and participate in testing, CI/CD, and monitoring. Collaborate with domain experts, software engineers, and customers to validate results and communicate technical findings.

Supports Navy equipment readiness and integration by analyzing data from DoD systems, including Advana and Jupiter. Builds reports, dashboards, datasets, visualizations, and decision-support products; performs data cleanup, modeling, statistical, financial, inventory, cost, and resource analyses. Contributes to readiness policy recommendations, software requirements, procurement planning, budget evaluations, and Table of Allowance studies. The role is onsite in Little Creek, Virginia, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Leads the architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting of complex multi-tenant network environments supporting a U.S. Navy customer. Designs routing, switching, firewall, segmentation, high-availability, disaster recovery, and security configurations. Engages stakeholders to gather requirements, leads technical design sessions, produces engineering documentation, implements DISA STIG-compliant configurations, and supports ATO artifacts. Requires 35%–40% travel to Ventura, California.