Senior Scientist - IT services (CBP)

About MAG Aerospace and the Opportunity

MAG Aerospace is currently bidding on a significant contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). We are seeking an experienced Senior Scientist - IT Services to provide full-time support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center in Riverside, California. This role is designed to apply advanced scientific, analytical, and technical expertise to enhance C4I systems, ISR capabilities, and data-driven mission operations.

This is a contingent position based on the successful award of the contract to MAG Aerospace. If the contract is awarded, selected candidates are guaranteed a first right of refusal for the position. While the award date is tentative, the projected start date is September 2026.

The Role and Mission

In this position, you will serve as a critical bridge between complex data environments and mission-critical decision-making. Your work will focus on developing innovative approaches to improve system performance, predictive analysis, and overall operational effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to integrate analytical solutions directly into operational systems, ensuring that data-driven insights translate into actionable threat detection, situational awareness, and operational planning.

The day-to-day involves evaluating emerging technologies for their applicability to mission needs, conducting research to refine predictive capabilities, and providing technical reports and briefings to government stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with strict security and data handling requirements while supporting high-tempo, mission-critical operations within a federal environment.

Benefits and Culture

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions and offer a robust Total Rewards package designed to support your total well-being. Eligible employees (working at least 30 hours per week) have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. For those not meeting the full-time threshold, select offerings remain available.

Our compensation philosophy is transparent and flexible. Salary is determined by a combination of location, education, skills, experience, and contract-specific requirements. The projected annualized salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 USD. We encourage all candidates to explore our full Total Rewards Program on our Careers site.

Application and Next Steps

Interested candidates should note that this position requires an active Secret clearance and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements, including specific physical and medical standards.

To apply, please submit your resume and relevant qualifications through our careers portal. For further assistance in finding the right role, our team is available to recommend opportunities tailored to your background.