Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly).
• 100% on-site, in-person work performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience to job summary and key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with space-to-ground systems, architecture, and interfaces.
• 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.
• Experience with or understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Experience with or understanding of Mission Management (MM) systems.
• 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.

Benefits

Northstrat values true work life balance and offers 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.

• Individual Benefits Account (IBA): Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate (in addition to salary). The IBA can be used for paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination.
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP): A qualified retirement plan funded 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. Half of the IBA accrual is applied to the PSP.
• Stock Options: As an employee-owned company, all new employees are offered stock options, with additional options based on individual performance goals. Stock owners elect the Board of Directors and are directly impacted by the success of the company.
• Lifelong Learning: Culture promotes a growth environment with periodic company-sponsored training events and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses.
• Recognition & Referrals: Recognized by The Washington Post as a "Top Workplace" since 2021; employee referral incentives offered.

Pay

Final salary is influenced by factors including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Northstrat offers competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Schedule

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, an employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. Flex time allows carrying over extra hours worked (e.g., 12 hours one day, 4 hours another) without debiting the Individual Benefits Account for time off.