Systems Engineer
Northstrat · Sterling, Virginia, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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Northstrat 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 US Government 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.
Key Responsibilities
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