Who We Are
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
Based in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government services contractor focused on delivering valued services to our customers in areas of National Priority…that is, keeping our nation and its citizens safe from all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
Careers - Become an Employee Owner
Since AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees are contributing to and sharing in our success on a daily basis. Why is this important to our customers? Because as a team we have a common goal and synergy among our people that starts with our customers. We are dedicated to their missions as well as our own. We are motivated to exceed their requirements in every task. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of service possible.
Our customers' success means our success, and when you join AMERICAN SYSTEMS, it will mean your success! We are one of the top 100 largest employee-owned companies in the United States—out of 11,000! We largely attribute our growth to this unwavering, can-do attitude...and pride of ownership.
What We Do
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has earned the trust of the United States Armed Forces by focusing on areas of national priority, and we salute their sacrifices. As one of the largest U.S. employee-owned companies, AMERICAN SYSTEMS takes pride in helping keep our nation and its citizens safe.
AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a suite of proven Strategic Solutions in response to our customers’ requirements. Honed over four decades of tried and true experience, our Solutions are delivered through our proprietary Service Delivery Framework—Mission-Engaged Resources Geared for the Enterprise—or MERGE.
An Award-Winning Company; An Award-Winning Culture
Veteran Outreach
Whether you are transitioning from your military career or have been in the civilian workforce for decades, we welcome you with open arms—and thank you for your service.
Recognition & Awards View All >
Top Workplaces USA
Energage
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Top Workplaces
The Washington Post
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
United States Department of Labor
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Best of the Best: Top Veteran-Friendly Companies
U.S. Veterans Magazine
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Government Contractor of the Year
Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards
2014, 2007
CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers)
Northern Virginia Family Service
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Top 100 Government Contractors
Washington Technology
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2016
Top 50 Government Technology Contractors
Washington Business Journal
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Certifications More Information >
ISO 9001:2015 Registration
Business Processes and Select Programs are ISO 9001:2015-certified
1999 - Present
AS9100D Quality Certification
Aerospace Quality Management System Certification
2018 - Present
CMMI Level 3 - Development and Services
Operations/Support and Strategic Solutions appraised at Maturity Level 3
DEV since 2012; SVC since 2018
