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Sr. Systems Engineer III (6706)

MetroStar · Reston, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $172,040 - $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 technical strategy and architecture decisions, focusing on software architecture, AI/ML systems, and enterprise integration. Your responsibilities include modernizing legacy code, overseeing cloud migrations, and ensuring compliance and interoperability across systems. You will also mentor engineers, drive proof of concepts, and work within a SAFe Agile environment.

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
  • Ability to work onsite five (5) days per week

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

  • Onsite work required five days a week
  • Salary range provided but dependent on various factors
  • Role involves legacy code modernization which may not appeal to all candidates

Summarised from MetroStar's posting. Read the full original.

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

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