Systems Engineer Agile Development

Location

Sterling, VA or Aurora, CO, US

On-site, Full Time

Clearance

An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Summary

Northstrat is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our Agile development team. The Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and integration a new product that meets customer and technical requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and operation of complex systems in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Responsibilities

System Design: Develop and document system architecture, components, and interfaces to meet project requirements.
System Interfaces: Become an expert in the system’s interfaces and identify key integration points
Collaboration: Work closely with the agile product manager and software developers to ensure system designs align with customer and technical objectives.
Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as iteration planning, iteration demos, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to contribute to team goals and objectives.
Integration & Testing: Support the integration system services with external systems.
Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve system issues with comprehensive testing.
Documentation: Maintain up-to-date system documentation in confluence, including interface definitions, system diagrams, and mission use cases.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving system efficiency and scalability through innovative approaches and tools.

Requirements

Must have bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, or another STEM field
An active TS/SCI clearance is required
8-10 years of experience in systems engineering or a related role
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Knowledge of scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar)
Familiarity with DevOps practices
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Java, C++, Rust, or advanced Python (Back-End Development) 
Tangible experience designing, programming, and implementing large complex systems 
Experience with Cypress, Playwright, or Jest

Preferred Qualifications

Background ins Mission Operations
Experience with complex system integration activities

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