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Eqlipse Technologies
When innovation and mission are in total alignment, you’ll find Eqlipse.
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If you’re someone who values innovative, cutting-edge technology, making a meaningful impact on national security, and working alongside other incredible human beings, then Eqlipse is the company for you!
Our purpose-built super company was designed specifically to provide essential national security agencies with the tools they need to carry out their missions with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness. With decades of experience working with our customers, we’ve brought together an incredibly strong foundation of impactful companies that will allow us to continue staying ahead of the curve and providing unparalleled service.
And with a growing portfolio of proprietary technologies and a team of world-class subject matter experts, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
So if you’re looking for a dynamic and rewarding career that makes a real difference, look no further than Eqlipse!
Executive Spotlight
Executive Spotlight - Katie Selbe, COO
Behind the Curtain on Culture
Perfectly Balanced: We have a deliberate, intentional structure that supports work-life balance at every stage of your career, and an engineering construct that values creativity, ingenuity, and results. We celebrate the milestones with you along the way and offer a flexible culture to help you achieve your goals. We take work/life balance seriously, with generous PTO and sick leave, flexible schedules, and prioritize remote work whenever possible.
Infinite Opportunities: We want Eqlipse to be the last place you ever work. Our robust training program allows our team members to upskill and continue to remain ahead of the curve of technologies. At Eqlipse we offer an abundant contract portfolio with a diverse customer base and heavily focus on internal mobility, which affords you the opportunity to spend your whole career at Eqlipse without missing your next challenge.
People First: We care about our people, customers, and reputation first and foremost. Our people-first mindset permeates throughout our employee experience, starting on day one-with industry-leading benefits, competitive compensation, and an award-winning company culture. Our benefits include paid leave, robust training, student loan repayment, 401k retirement company contribution, maternity/paternity benefits, a flexible schedule, and more!
Looking for a company that treats all its employees like they truly matter?
Look no further than Eqlipse! With benefits that appear to good to be true, Eqlipse ensures that everyone receives the perks they deserve, all while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with being part of a team that truly values its members. So whether you’re in operations or engineering, they’ve got you covered with benefits that go above and beyond the market standards.
Join Eqlipse and see what it’s like to be truly valued!
*SCUTTLEGOV NOTE – Eqlipse has some of the most generous benefits you will find anywhere. At the time of this partner launch, they are honoring the benefits of their heritage companies while fine tuning the future of their offerings. While we can’t share what that looks like at the moment, we have some insights and can ensure that they are truly top notch!
Team Spotlight Cyber & SigInt Sector
Diversity in Motion
Marlena R, Technical Lead
Where did you grow up and what were you like as a child?
I grew up in western New York, in a small predominantly Jewish community. I was an introverted child but enjoyed the company of close friendships. I excelled in reading and writing. Two grade levels ahead, but still loved science. Ironically, I was not a fan of math! I was a gifted athlete as well, and it was apparent since primary school.
What did your parents do for work?
My father was a tool design engineer for Corning, Ford Motor Company, and others. My mom was a ChemE Tech and switched to Accounting Specialties.
What inspired you in picking your career?
My father used to write batch programs for fun, he was self-taught and let me tinker on his machine. My mom used to let me play on computers in her office.
What has your career path looked like in tech and the various positions you’ve held before joining Eqlipse?
After graduate school I went to work at Lockheed Martin as a programmer. After a brief stint in commercial development I came to the IC. I became a software developer and QA lead at another large tech firm.
Can you share the high-level responsibilities of your current position?
In my current role I serve as a Technical Lead and Contract Lead. I also work hands-on with DevOps and Could Services.
What has attributed to your success thus far and what types of obstacles have you had to overcome along the way as a minority in your career?
Being taught to be a good listener and being a highly gifted athlete (#89 in the world at one time in Track and Field, Triple Jump) taught me about focus, schedule, planning and tenacity. I can attribute much of my success to those skills. Growing up in a community of persons that didn’t look like me, I was challenged by bigotry in the perception of my intelligence by a few of my teachers and peers. As a result, my parents had to work hard to ensure I was given equal treatment, growth opportunity and consideration in school. The primary school years shape a child’s pathway in social and educational success. Fortunately, the obstacles with bigotry and discrimination were addressed by the school at my parents’ insistence. Thankfully those obstacles didn’t lead to long term negative impacts on my education and social development.
What advice would you give to other minorities who are considering career options?
Take time to build a diverse network of technology focused friends, mentors, and sponsors. Deep dive into a service-oriented mindset while building that network. Do not be afraid to try new tech and, if necessary, move around every few years while strengthening the networks you’ve built.
While general awareness of the problem of diversity in the tech industry is a step forward, to make a lasting change, real actions need to be taken. Do you have any ideas or suggestions on what companies or employees can do to step up and make a difference?
Pay transparency from executive leadership could act as a forcing function that can level the playing field for everyone. Women are typically paid less in my industry in starting salary according to codeacademy.com. Minority women suffer even more and longer term. Salary bands would help cast an equitable net across the board. Equalpaytoday.org provides more statistics on the minority women pay discrepancies and the negative impact it has on building generational wealth. Equitable parental leave policies that allow male employees the same amount of time to accommodate child rearing would also shift the perception that parenting, and career sacrifice should fall only on women.
Diversity in Motion
Raynette C, Program Lead
Where did you grow up and what were you like as a child?
I was born in England as my father was in the Air Force. We moved to Maryland when I was two. We lived near Andrews Airforce base for a few years and then settled in Laurel, Maryland. I was a typical kid; some would say I was a tomboy. I loved being outdoors and enjoyed playing sports. I had an older and younger sister. Being the middle child is where I learned negotiation and peace-making skills that have served me well as a manager.
Where did you go to college? What did you study and what did you do after graduating?
My dream growing up was to be a pediatrician. However, during high school after taking biology, I realized I didn’t like blood, so I probably wasn’t cut out to be a doctor. Since I was always good in math and enjoyed working with computers, I pivoted and studied Computer Science at Morgan State University. After graduation, I worked for NCR Corporation. I traveled all over the United States and Europe. After a year of non-stop traveling, I decided to go back to school and get my MBA. I found a job as a software developer that allowed me to go back to school part-time while working. I received my MBA three years later from the University of Maryland.
What inspired you to get into the tech industry?
When I attended Morgan State, there were very few women pursuing a computer science degree. I was often the only woman in my classes. After graduating, my first job was with NCR Corporation, and I moved to a position with Computer Sciences Corp working on an FAA project. After a few years with CSC, I had an opportunity to take a position on a contract supporting the Intelligence Community and have been supporting this community ever since.
What was your career path like in tech and the various positions you’ve held before joining Eqlipse?
Very quickly after joining the tech industry, I knew I wanted to move towards management. After getting my MBA, I pursued opportunities where I was the technical lead on projects. After proving myself in those roles, I moved up to more managerial roles finally moving into program management and eventually being promoted to VP of Program where I was responsible for managing all the contracts for a very successful women-owned small business.
Can you share the high-level responsibilities of your current position?
I am responsible for overseeing and staffing all the sector’s subcontract portfolio as well as taking care of our employees.
What has attributed to your success thus far and what types of obstacles have you had to overcome along the way?
Hard work, commitment, persistency, and decisiveness are attributes I contribute to my success. The biggest obstacle I’ve overcome is being a woman in a male dominated industry. Particularly a woman managing mostly men. I believe the fact that I have a technical background allows me to connect and my directness contributes to mutual respect.
What advice would you give to other minorities who are considering career options?
My advice is to work hard, always stay true to yourself, know your worth and never be afraid to do the right thing even when it’s hard.
Climbing The Ladder
Ricardo M, Business Lead
Where did you grow up and what did you enjoy doing as a kid?
I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. As a kid, I loved playing basketball and video games.
What were some of your first professional jobs and how did they prepare you for where you are at today?
I started my career as a hardware/logic designer, working on hardware implementation of complex algorithms. After that, I spent a year doing hardware security evaluations. Then it was on to software engineering, which is where I’ve now spent the majority of my career. I think this gave me a broad perspective of the professional landscape and made me a more well-rounded professional.
What role has your current employer played in your professional life? What has your career path
been there?
Joining CollabraSpace (now Eqlipse) is probably one of the best if not THE best career decision I could’ve made. Here, it’s all about two things: our people and delivering for our clients. I feel like I’ve been provided every opportunity to grow my career along with the support system to make it happen.
Can you share some high-level responsibilities of your current position and what you enjoy most about the role?
I have to say that being a business lead is probably the most enjoyable one of my responsibilities. I get to engage with my team at a different level, make sure that their needs are being met, help remove any impediments, and if lucky, have an impact on their day to day. I get to exercise my chops as a servant leader and hopefully contribute to the professional health of my colleagues.
Any tips for someone considering a career in your field?
Change is a constant. Look forward to it, embrace it, and recognize that all change comes with opportunity.
FUN FACTS Q&A
Favorite Beverage – Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Sweet Tea, Single Malt Scotch
What time do you start and end your day?
Usually between 7-7:30am until around 4pm.
What are three things that motivate you in your career?
Delivering for our clients and their respective missions, learning new technologies and skills, and contributing to the defense of our nation.
Every day brings new challenges, can you outline how Eqlipse supports you in achieving your objectives/goals?
We have a highly-dedicated and highly-motivated team that immediately jumps in when any issues or concerns arise, providing the support and resources necessary to overcome any situation.
Do you log back in at night, or do you shut it down completely?
Aside from answering a few emails here and there, I try my best to shut it down completely. If there is some training that I’m trying to complete, or anything that I’m trying to address, then I’m a little more flexible. But if we are working on a proposal, then all bets are off 🙂
If you had to start at your first day again, what would you tell yourself about your journey at there?
Relax, you are going to enjoy every second of this journey 🙂
Work teammates or work friends?
I try to keep it as friendly as possible. After all, we spend a lot of time within our teams. I feel that this approach helps build good chemistry and creates a great working environment.
What professional accomplishment are you proudest of?
The opportunity to travel in support of the mission, work with warfighters directly, and see first-hand the impact of the tools we built.
Who do you admire or call upon for professional advice?
Professionally, we have amazing leadership at our company. Throughout the years, I’ve leaned on them for everything from career advice to asking for a different perspective on managing a situation. Rick H, Tracy B, Shawn D, Leah B, just to name a few, but trust me, the list is much, much longer. They have all been incredible shepherds of my professional growth and I am incredibly grateful for their mentorship.
Outside of the professional world?
Definitely my mom and my wife. They give me a whole different perspective, help me see the positive in every situation even when I can’t see it myself, and keep me grounded. Couldn’t do it without them.
Climbing the Ladder
Leah B, Program Manager
Where did you grow up and what did you enjoy doing as a kid?
Pittsburgh, PA / I enjoyed dancing and sailing as a kid.
What were some of your first professional jobs and how did they prepare you for where you are at today?
I’ve been a software developer for a consulting company since my first job. I’ve only switched jobs once. I worked for AMS in VA right out of college then came to CollabraSpace (now Eqlipse) from that company.
Can you share some high-level responsibilities of your current position and what you enjoy most about the role?
As a Program Manager for a prime contract, I am responsible for customer relationships and team development along with schedule, cost, and organizational management.
Any tips for someone considering a career in your field?
Take advantage of opportunities to work on different contracts for different customers while remaining at the same company. I’ve been with the company for many years; what kept me engaged was the ability to move to a new project every few years to widen the perspective I had of the mission space.
FUN FACTS Q&A
Favorite Beverage?
Pink Lemonade
What time do you start and end your day?
Wake up at 5:30, in bed by 10.
Do you log back in at night, or do you shut it down completely?
It depends on the day – I preserve a few days each week when I focus entirely at home after leaving the office, but not every day – moderation is key! I also make ample use of the “Scheduled Send” feature in email. Just because I’m choosing to be working later in the evening, I don’t want others on my team to think they have to work/respond at night. So, I may catch up on email responses from the day at 8, but they will all be sent the next morning around 8am.
What professional accomplishment are you proudest of?
Speaking at the Women in Agile conference through the Women In Agile Launching New Voices program. https://womeninagile.org/
Fun fact: since that presentation and through today the banner picture of two women hugging on the women in agile site (https://womeninagile.org/) is me and my mentor after I finished the presentation. I got a standing ovation, and they have pictures to prove it 
Who do you admire or call upon for professional advice?
I admire Suzette Johnson from Northrop Grumman Agile Center of excellence for how much she is willing to share with other agile coaches, even those who don’t work for the same company. For professional advice, I stay close to home and am ALWAYS reaching out to Tracy B for advice on how to handle situations. She’s part HR professional extraordinaire and part career counselor/therapist!
