Systems Engineer

Volume Integration•Chantilly, VA

23h

About The Position

Step into a mission that quite literally operates above it all—supporting next-generation Space Domain Awareness capabilities that help safeguard critical national security interests. NS2 Mission seeking a Systems Engineer with strong experience in JIRA-driven release and configuration management to support a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This individual will play a key role in managing releases, release artifacts, test environments, software baselines, tracking system changes, and ensuring seamless coordination across development and operational teams.

Requirements

Proven experience with JIRA for release management, bug tracking, and workflow configuration
Hands-on experience auto-generating release notes and managing release cycles in an Agile environment
Solid understanding of Configuration Management principles, including version control and baseline management
Experienced in Continuous integration and Agile Development techniques
Experience working with multiple concurrent software baselines and resolving associated challenges
Strong oral and written communication skills
Work with various stakeholders to ensure system compatibility and operability
Strong communication skills and ability to work across cross-functional technical teams
Must be able to work with software developers to assist in developing and presenting technical information
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Space Domain Awareness (SDA), aerospace, or defense-related programs
Familiarity with IC or DoD mission environments
Experience with additional tools such as Git, Confluence, or CI/CD pipelines
Experience/certification in SAFe

Responsibilities

Manage release workflows within JIRA, including sprint tracking, versioning, and deployment coordination
Generate and maintain automated release notes and documentation within JIRA and associated tools
Support Configuration Management (CM) activities, including managing and maintaining multiple, diverging software baselines
Identify and mitigate challenges related to baseline integrity, version control, and system integration
Collaborate with developers, testers, and mission stakeholders to ensure traceability from requirements through deployment
Assist in developing and maintaining system engineering artifacts, processes, and documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement of release management and CM best practices