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# Build and Configuration Engineer

- **Company:** Inc. (dci)
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Apache Spark, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=78c8ebd6ffb2a466

## About the Role

BS in Computer Science / Engineering (or related career field) preferred

Strong technical background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related

Strong experience coordinating technical work across multiple teams and stakeholders

Experience with edge HW deployment/government HW build and configure operations

Technical fluency in areas such as Python, SQL, or Spark

 * Sufficient to understand platform behavior and engage credibly with engineers

Military or prior government service background preferred

Familiarity with enterprise software is highly preferred

 * Foundry and/or Gotham

Required: Active Top-Secret Security Clearance

Job Type: Full-time, * Software Development : 3 years (Preferred)

 * configuration management: 3 years (Preferred)
 * hardware build and deployment management : 3 years (Preferred)
 * coordinating technical work across multiple teams: 3 years (Preferred)
 * interacting with high-level leadership and stakeholders: 3 years (Preferred)
 * python coding/programming : 3 years (Preferred)
 * spark: 3 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

 * Top Secret (Required)

## Description

Serve as a Build & Configure Engineer

Oversee the build and configuration of our software on government-owned hardware

Serve as command center for build and configure operations for edge computing devices

Provide technical and administrative management:

 * Own the build schedule
 * Ensure technical and procedural steps are executed correctly
 * Track and report progress across concurrent work streams
 * Keep stakeholders aligned across government, vendor, and engineering teams
 * Liaise day-to-day with government and contract officials in the lab.

You are the single source of truth on status and the connective tissue between groups who depend on one another to deliver.

Train new personnel on lab processes and procedures as the team grows

Deliver training across desk-side, classroom, and 1:1 settings to analysts and operators

Support incoming technical requests from US Navy personnel and coordinate related response, support, and training as needed.


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