Systems Engineer

Denver, CO Sterling, Virginia, US Until 9/26/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

 

What Impact You'll Have

Northstrat, a GRVTY company is seeking an experienced and driven Systems Engineer to join our dynamic integration team. The 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 extensive experience in full lifecycle Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) of mission software applications and the ability to analyze requirements, derive acceptance criteria, and design end-to-end mission test threads. 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
  • Ensure consistency amongst multiple applications
  • Develop technical design documentation, test plans, and artifacts to track and support successful integration of multiple systems
  • 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) and ability to obtain CI Polygraph
  • Education: BS or higher degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or related field
  • Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in the Mission Management domain
  • 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

 

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
$114,400$208,000 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
$114,400$208,000 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. 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)  

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

 

 

Compensation (from employer):
Colorado Pay Range — 114,400 – 208,000 USD
Virginia Pay Range — 114,400 – 208,000 USD

About this role

Summary

Support system integration, testing, and analysis for national security projects.

Job title

Systems Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Located in Denver, CO or Sterling, VA; remote work possible.

Salary

$114k–$208k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

security clearancesystem requirements analysistest planningsystem interfaces

Preferred skills

Agile methodologiesfederal government environmentsproblem solving

Specializations

systems engineeringintegrationmission managementfull lifecycletesting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Denver, CO, USA

On-site City

Sterling, VA, USA

On-site City