Senior systems engineer at GRVTY/Northstrat supporting agile integration and testing of a system of systems for a national-security customer in the SIGINT Mission Management domain. Day to day: analyzing requirements, deriving acceptance criteria and test threads, root-cause investigations, leading vendor TEMs, documentation, and user training. Requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
Compensation
$166.4K–$228K / yr
Location
Denver, CO; Sterling, Virginia, United States
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Contract
Experience
10+ years
Category
Software engineering
Posted
Skills
acceptance-criteria
agile
root-cause-analysis
typescript
Must have
Active or current TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of relevant experience
Expertise in SIGINT Mission Management domain or Mission Processing
Experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration and end-to-end multi-segment testing
Understanding of federal government operational environments
Strong communication skills with professionalism, flexibility, and tolerance to change
Highly self-directed and willing to learn
Nice to have
Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field
Full description
What Impact You'll Have
Northstrat, a GRVTY company is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic integration team. The Senior Systems Engineer will support the agile integration and testing of a system of systems for the National Customer in the Mission Management domain. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mission Management Ground architecture and full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) of mission software applications, to include analyzing requirements, deriving acceptance criteria, designing end-to-end mission test threads, and user training. This role demands a self-starter who can take loosely defined tasks and deliver high-quality solutions in both independent and collaborative settings.
What You'll be Owning
Analyze requirements or solution epics to derive acceptance criteria, tests, and mission threads
Conduct engineering investigations to determine root cause analysis for problems
Identify and track dependencies and risks
Become an expert in system interfaces and identify key integration points
Lead technical exchange meetings (TEMs) with vendors, customers, and internal team
Analyze interfaces and UIs for consistency amongst multiple applications. Draft standards for consistency
Develop technical design documentation, test plans, and artifacts to track and support successful integration of multiple systems
Develop or guide the creation of user training artifacts, such as user guides and videos
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-up, planning, iteration review, and retrospective to contribute to team goals and objectives
Collaborate with teammates, customers, and peers from other companies. Operate in a culture of team before self and collaboratively share information
Identify opportunities for improvement and new or updated processes to enhance the efficacy of the team
What You Must Have
Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
Bachelors degree
10+ years of relevant experience
Expertise in SIGINT Mission Management domain or Mission Processing
Experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration and end-to-end multi-segment testing
Understanding of federal government operational environments
Strong communication skills with teammates, customers, and peers from other companies. The candidate must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, flexibility, and tolerance to change
Be highly self-directed and willing to learn
What Would Be Nice To Have
Bachelors or higher degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
The pay range for this position is: $166,400.00 - $228,000.00
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Colorado Pay Range
$166,400—$228,000 USD
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$166,400—$228,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401k with generous company match
Training and Development Opportunities
Award Programs
Variety of Company Sponsored Events
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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