Cleared Systems Engineer

Northstrat • Sterling, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Systems Engineer to join our dynamic prototype solution team. The Systems Engineer will support the agile development of modern software solutions that support the future Enterprise Systems Integration of space-to-ground systems for the National Customer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) of mission software applications and ability to identify user and mission needs into software features for implementation. This role demands a self-starter who can take loosely defined tasks and support the development team to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

• Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly).
• 100% on-site, in-person.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience to job summary and key responsibilities.
• Experience with space-to-ground systems, architecture, and interfaces.
• Must have experience with Command and Control (C2) and/or Mission Management (MM) software for space systems.
• Experience with testing software applications (interface, functional, end-to-end).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with testing software applications (interface, functional, front-end, back-end).
• Experience using Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, Zephyr.
• Experience in collaborating and interacting with geographically disperse teammates and stakeholders.
• Experience with or understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) processes, policies, and guidance.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), modeling best practices, and associated modeling software.
• Familiarity with Customer’s Enterprise Framework for deploying and delivering software and mission capabilities to the Product Baseline (Operational Baseline).
• Familiarity of agile software development practices (scrum and/or Kanban).
• Familiarity of and running of agile ceremonies.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command line.
• Knowledge of automated test frameworks (Cucumber and/or Cypress).
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Privileged User eligible (Security+ Certification or Customer accepted equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications providing full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration expertise to meet mission needs.
• Collaborate with development team to define, design, and implement features and capabilities.
• Perform and participate in agile ceremonies throughout software development lifecycle.
• Support the entire product lifecycle, including but not limited to systems engineering documentation, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, test, deployment.

Benefits

• Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.
• Flex Time
• Individual Benefits Account (IBA)
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)
• Lifelong Learning
• Bring Your True Self
• Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees