MCP/Integration Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, software engineering, middleware development, or operational platform integration.
• Experience developing APIs, integration services, middleware, or microservice-based architectures using Python, Go, Java, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Experience integrating hardware systems, sensors, communications interfaces, or mission systems into operational or enterprise architectures.
• Familiarity with MCP concepts, AI orchestration frameworks, or agentic AI integration patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs, message brokers, service-oriented architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Linux-based systems, containerized applications, and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding secure software development principles, access controls, logging, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging across software, hardware, network, and operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work directly with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active Security Clearance is required

Additional Information

NextGen is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled MCP/Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of mission-focused AI and operational integration capabilities across complex tactical and enterprise environments. This role will focus on building Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, integrating operational systems and mission platforms, and enabling secure communication between agentic AI workflows, hardware systems, sensors, databases, and command-and-control architectures using ReadiChat. ReadiChat is a mission-focused, agentic AI platform designed to help organizations build, deploy, govern, and scale specialized AI agents for operational workflows. It combines AI agents, workflow orchestration, grounded knowledge, testing frameworks, and enterprise controls into a single collaborative workspace. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering and systems integration experience with the ability to interface across tactical platforms, mission systems, AI-enabled applications, and operational data environments. This role requires close collaboration with engineers, operators, platform vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure seamless interoperability and mission effectiveness within evolving operational architectures such as NGC2. About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we: Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure. Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees' contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability. Strive to achieve results as an organization. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. RefID: A01

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