R&D Engineer – Mission Solutions

🕒 June 3

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Rackner

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11 - 50 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔐 Security

Enterprise • Artificial Intelligence • Security

Rackner is a technology company specializing in applying emerging technologies to mission-critical problems in both the public and private sectors. As a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, Rackner's experienced engineers manage large clusters in production environments for major organizations. The company focuses on cloud-native solutions, DevSecOps, AI, and platform development to modernize business-critical applications. Rackner is also involved in developing innovative systems using Edge, IoT/Mobile, and VR technologies. The company has been recognized on the Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies and has secured significant contracts with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.

📋 Description

• Build, prototype, test, and refine software and platform solutions for defense-relevant use cases • Contribute to internal R&D efforts from concept through demonstration and follow-on improvement • Develop, configure, integrate, and validate prototype capabilities across cloud-native or containerized environments • Support technical demos, R&D events, solution walkthroughs, and customer or mission-focused engagements • Translate user, customer, and stakeholder feedback into clear technical requirements and next-step recommendations • Work closely with engineers and technical leadership to evaluate tradeoffs, troubleshoot issues, and improve system behavior • Bridge operational needs and software implementation by helping teams understand what users need and what is technically feasible • Test APIs, services, workflows, integrations, and deployment patterns in modern software environments • Prepare demo materials, technical documentation, briefing content, and post-event feedback summaries • Communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering teams, program stakeholders, customers, and mission users • Represent Rackner’s R&D work with professionalism, curiosity, and technical credibility

🎯 Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance • Technical background in software development, platform engineering, systems engineering, DevSecOps, cloud technologies, or a related discipline • Hands-on experience designing, building, integrating, testing, or improving modern software systems • Proven ability to collaborate with engineering teams through prototype development, experimentation, implementation, or delivery efforts • Working knowledge of APIs, cloud platforms, container technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices • Ability to collect input from users and stakeholders and convert needs into clear engineering priorities • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain architectures, tradeoffs, and technical decisions to varied audiences • Comfortable operating independently in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements • Willingness to travel approximately 15% for R&D events, demonstrations, collaboration sessions, or customer engagements

🏖️ Benefits

• Company-supported certifications aligned to current and future program work, including cloud, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, security, AI/ML, project management, and related technical areas • Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage • Generous PTO and paid holidays • Home-office equipment plan and remote work support • Fitness and wellness reimbursement • Weekly pay schedule and modern perks, including team events