Senior UX Designer

Location: Champaign, IL (Relocation Assistance Provided) Our client is an established infrastructure consulting firm with over 25 years of presence in the United States. They specialize in pavement and bridge asset management, working closely with municipalities, state DOTs, and government agencies to maintain critical infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge inspection technologies and contribute to vital infrastructure management systems that keep communities safe and connected. This position supports succession planning as their current leadership prepares for retirement, offering significant growth potential for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Pavement Engineering Focus: Plan, execute, and analyze pavement condition surveys using Laser Crack Measurement Systems (LCMS) Conduct structural pavement testing using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) and Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) Perform backcalculation analysis to evaluate pavement layer moduli and structural capacity Develop, implement, and manage pavement asset management systems Create deterioration models and recommend rehabilitation strategies Collaborate with municipalities and DOT agencies on pavement management programs General Responsibilities: Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client deliverables Provide technical leadership and supervise field teams Ensure quality assurance in data collection and reporting Client meetings, proposal development, and project management Supervise and mentor junior engineering staff Some travel required for site inspections (particularly for bridge work) Requirements Professional Engineer (PE) license (Illinois preferred, but other state licenses acceptable with ability to obtain Illinois license) Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in pavement engineering Experience with DOT/municipal projects and infrastructure asset management Proficiency in pavement survey methods, structural analysis, or bridge inspection techniques Strong technical report writing and communication skills U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required (no visa sponsorship available) Willingness to work onsite in Champaign, Illinois (licensed software and confidential data requirements) Availability for periodic travel for field inspections and client meetings Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Pavement Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Materials Engineering Experience with both pavement and bridge engineering (candidates with dual expertise may be considered for director-level roles) Familiarity with LCMS, FWD, HWD, and other advanced inspection equipment Experience with asset management software and pavement management systems Background working with state DOTs and municipal agencies Strong leadership and project management experience Professional demeanor with strong ethical standards Benefits Compensation: Base salary: $140,000 annually Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off and leave benefits Professional development opportunities Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates within the U.S. Work Environment: Onsite position in Champaign, Illinois (required due to licensed software and data security requirements) Potential for flexible arrangements after establishing trust and comfort level Opportunity for international travel and collaboration (optional) Stable, family-owned business with strong values and long-term employee relationships Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.   About the Team Mission Solutions – The Platforms Mission Solutions builds on Umbra’s expertise in remote sensing and spacecraft operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. Whether it’s a custom payload, a full-stack spacecraft, or the infrastructure behind an entire constellation, our team delivers secure, resilient systems tailored to exacting requirements and built on timelines that match the urgency of the mission.   If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in space platforms, you belong here at Umbra. About the Job  In this role, you will lead and support spacecraft and payload AI&T activities at our Goleta, California site and at customer locations both domestically and internationally. You will develop and execute hardware and software integration and test plans, along with the necessary test equipment, to provide innovative solutions for our customers. By collaborating with customers and Umbra subject matter experts, you will troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during integration and test activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced AI&T engineer, a systems thinker, and a solution-focused innovator who excels at solving complex technical challenges using sound engineering principles. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel to customer sites are essential for leading AI&T activities from subsystem integration through launch. Our aim is to hire this position to work in either our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office (preferred) or Arlington, VA office.  Key Responsibilities Lead assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at customer sites. Support assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at Umbra sites. Become an expert in Umbra products, including spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems. Conduct electrical, mechanical, and software integration and troubleshooting. Develop and implement hardware and software test procedures and documentation. Build and deploy ground support equipment and special test equipment (GSE and STE). Conduct on-site system-level testing. Support Umbra customers and train end users for testing and operations. Periodic travel is required to support integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities and campaigns at Umbra in Santa Barbara and customer sites, both domestic and international. Expected level is around 25% with some durations longer than a week. Perform other assigned professional duties. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5-8+ years of relevant technical experience. Strong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems. Demonstrated experience with integration, testing, launch, and operations. Experience with flight software, test software, and end to end system testing. Demonstrated experience with hardware software troubleshooting and anomaly resolution. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and Umbra staff. Good communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team, documentation, and willingness to learn new technologies. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment. Ability to travel around 25% of the time, both domestic and international, with some durations longer than a week. Desired Qualifications Delivered spacecraft and subsystems to stakeholders. Built and delivered ground support equipment. Experienced in testing automation. Developed end-to-end mission solutions. Expertise in electrical or software disciplines. Benefits Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded) Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded) 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution Stock Options Free Parking Free lunch in office daily Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment Eligibility Verification In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire. ITAR/EAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.  Pay Transparency This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience. Compensation Range The Compensation Range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000 DOE.

The Mission Starts Here TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.   We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.  Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept As a key member of the R&D Team, the Lead Software Engineer will guide small teams through complex engineering projects, including exploratory research, prototyping, and the development of internally funded software products. This senior-level role requires proven expertise in both software development and team leadership to drive projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of project outcomes by effectively utilizing their team to design innovative solutions, develop high-quality software, and communicate progress to stakeholders. They will dedicate approximately 80% of their time to hands-on technical leadership and 20% to project and team management at an organizational level. This role also offers limitless growth opportunities in both technical and leadership pathways, allowing the Lead Software Engineer to continuously expand their expertise and impact. Key Responsibilities Lead the execution of research and prototyping projects Take ownership of project success from a technical and organizational perspective Collaborate with stakeholders to define customer desires and technical constraints Architect software solutions that fulfill customer desires and technical constraints Define project roadmaps, milestones, and level of effort based on proposed solution Evaluate emerging technologies and framework for their suitability in research and prototyping projects Utilize engineering team effectively to plan, delegate, and track work Serve as technical lead to oversee quality of work from team members Lead code reviews to integrate code from team members Take on complex software development tasks, crafting elegant solutions that serve as a benchmark for team to follow Anticipate project challenges and employ mitigation strategies to overcome them Work with engineering team to ensure consistent patterns and architectural approaches Guide junior engineers on best practices and implementation patterns Lead customer meetings to communicate progress and challenges Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 5+ years of experience in software development and engineering 4+ years of experience in leading engineering teams Demonstrated experience as a technical lead on projects Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET (C#) Strong experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) Proven track record of managing project timelines, milestones, and stakeholder communication Ability to travel up to 20% based on company and customer needs. This is a hybrid position and currently requires three days in office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities in Tampa FL, Nashville TN or McLean VA. Clearance Requirements Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Benefits Working at TheIncLab  TheIncLab was founded in 2015 as the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab.  We are industry leaders with years of experience in interactive engineering and emerging technology innovation. Our multi-disciplinary teams engineer solutions focused on our customers and their most complex challenges.  We offer comprehensive capabilities for rapid ideation, prototyping, software development and deployment.       At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams. We approach every problem with a “yes” attitude and focus on results. Our motto, “demo or die,” encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.  We do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism. The positive attitude of our teams is only possible due to the support TIL provides to each individual.  At TIL, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation. Our teams are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems. We understand that the path to success is not always straightforward, but we are committed to persevering and finding a way forward.  Our culture of relentless optimism is not just about having a positive attitude; it is about taking action and making things happen. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we know that by working together, we can achieve great things. Our teams are made up of individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference.  Learn more about TheIncLab and our job opportunities at https://www.theinclab.com.  Benefits  At TheIncLab we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that:  Hybrid and flexible work schedules  Professional development programs  Training and certification reimbursement  Extended and floating holiday schedule   Paid time off and Paid volunteer time  Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.  100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.  401(k) Plan Options with employer matching  Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.  A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.  **Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers of employment may be at a salary range that is outside of this range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.  **This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies. 

Lab Manager/Systems Administrator Location: Arlington, VA Must have Secret Security Clearance Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Node is seeking a Technical Engagement Network (TEN) Lab Manager with experience in Linux Systems Administrator to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities in the customer environment supporting analysts and business continuity of the customer mission. Responsibilities: - Appling advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements. - Supporting the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment. - Providing ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services. - Providing full coverage for Linux or Unix system administration functions to support the TEN infrastructure - Managing assigned project components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives - Advises and provides insight on development of lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies. - Maintaining configuration and support documentation - Employ security concepts, theories, insights, tools and methodologies to mitigate system weaknesses and vulnerabilities - Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and other operating systems and virtual environments - Monitor RedHat platforms security and health, create and maintain reports of findings daily - Create next-generation application platform automation solutions utilizing RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman. - Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS, and third-party applications into RedHat Openshift and demonstrate ability to manage, maintain and patch containerized applications. - Create and support development of automation solutions for deployment of systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible Tower, and RedHat Satellite. - Performing implementation of granular access control, and monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor systems security. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage problems across the enterprise related to storage and replication strategies across local and wide area networks. Monitor channels for storage-related network and system issues and remediate them as they occur. - Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer. Requirements Required Skills: - U.S. Citizenship - Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred. - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability. - 2+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator. - 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience. - Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. Desired Skills: - Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures. - Virtualization automation and optimization. - Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS. Required Education: BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 4+ years lab management or systems administration experience. Desired Certifications: - DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II Company Overview: Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact. Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include: OUR CORE VALUES Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions Benefits We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include: Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Long-Term Disability Health Saving Account 401K Three weeks of PTO 10 Paid Holidays Pre-Approved Online Training

Cyber Incident Manager/ Incident Manager Location: Arlington, VA Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Node is seeking a Cyber Incident Manager to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities: - Correlating incident data to identify specific trends in reported incidents - Recommending defense-in-depth principles and practices (i.e. Defense in Multiple Places, layered defenses, security robustness, etc.) - Performing Computer Network Defense incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact - Researching and compiling known resolution steps or workarounds to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents within the enterprise - Applying cybersecurity concepts to the detection and defense of intrusions into small, and large-scale IT networks, and conducting cursory analysis of log data - Monitoring external data sources to maintain currency of Computer Network Defense threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise - Identifying the cause of an incident and recognizing the key elements to ask external entities when learning the background and potential infection vector of an incident, - Receiving and analyzing network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determining possible causes of such alerts - Tracking and documenting Computer Network Defense (CND) incidents from initial detection through final resolution, and working with other components within the organization to obtain and coordinate information pertaining to ongoing incidents - Providing support during assigned shifts (M-F Day Shift) Requirements Required Skills: - U.S. Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability - 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber incident management or cybersecurity operations - Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies - Having close familiarity with NIST 800-62 (latest revision), and FISMA standards as they pertain to reporting incidents. - Knowledge of the NCCIC National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident - Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., footprinting and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.) - Skill in recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks - Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques, Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations - Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first-generation [script kiddies], second-generation [non-nation-state sponsored], and third-generation [nation-state sponsored]) - Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code) Desired Skills: - Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first-generation [script kiddies], second-generation [non- nation-state sponsored], and third-generation [nation-state sponsored]) - Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, and malicious code) Required Education: BS Incident Management, Operations Management, Cybersecurity or related degree. HS Diploma with 7-9 incident management or cyber security experience Desired Certifications: GCIH, GCFA GISP, GCED, CCFP or CISSP Company Overview: Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact. Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include: OUR CORE VALUES Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions Benefits We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include: Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Long-Term Disability Health Saving Account 401K Three weeks of PTO 10 Paid Holidays Pre-Approved Online Training

VirtuCrypt is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, operate, and scale our global Kubernetes infrastructure. Our clusters span multiple datacenters and deployment stages (development, QA, staging, and production), with production systems operating in FIPS and PCI-validated environments. Responsibilities Manage and automate RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters with Rancher. Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible. Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, routing, VLAN, VIP, and firewall issues. Integrate Kubernetes clusters with the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Loki). Ensure production environments meet strict security and compliance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and platform improvements. Requirements 5 years proven expertise in Kubernetes administration (RKE2/Rancher experience strongly preferred). Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation. Strong background in networking across complex, multi-datacenter environments. Familiarity with VMware infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi). Experience operating in regulated environments (FIPS, PCI, or similar). Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and reliability. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with GitOps tooling (e.g., Argo CD, Flux). Familiarity with container security tools (e.g., Falco, Trivy, Aqua). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go). Knowledge of service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). Background in high availability and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement Retirement plan with employer contribution match Scenic corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, and putting green Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals