Cleared Systems Engineer

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.

Key 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.

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)

Work/Life Balance

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.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.  

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

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.