MetroStar

Sr. Systems Engineer III (6706)

MetroStar · Herndon, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $172,000 - $207,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 69 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
97% of MetroStar's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
high
91 stale, 20 reposted of 93 open
Hiring momentum
178 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MetroStar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MetroStar.

About this role

As a Sr. Systems Engineer III, you will lead the technical strategy and architecture decisions for software systems, focusing on AI/ML integration, legacy code modernization, and cloud migration. Your role involves mentoring engineers, authoring technical documentation, and ensuring compliance and performance targets are met, all within a SAFe Agile environment. You will also be responsible for coordinating with program management to achieve increment goals.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MetroStar as an employer.

What you need

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance
  • 10+ years in technical leadership (Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent)
  • Hands-on with AI/ML platforms, data pipelines, cloud (AWS/Azure), containerization, and security patterns

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree preferred (CS/EE/Data)
  • Deep software architecture and enterprise integration expertise

What you get

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Worth weighing

  • Position requires onsite work five days a week
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Vague on the specifics of the additional compensation beyond bonuses

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Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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