Systems Engineer

What Impact You'll Have

Join GRVTY’s mission-focused team as a Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering mission systems for national security customers. You’ll work closely with DSP and Software Engineers to translate mission needs into actionable system designs and ensure those solutions are successfully integrated, tested, and delivered.

In this role, you’ll operate across the full systems engineering lifecycle - from requirements and CONOP development through integration, verification, validation, and operational support - helping drive mission systems from concept to deployment.

What You'll be Owning

Work with stakeholders to define mission needs, CONOPs, and system-level requirements.

Decompose high-level requirements into actionable technical requirements for DSP and Software Engineering teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system design, integration, and implementation.

Support backlog development, roadmap alignment, and sprint planning activities in coordination with engineering teams.

Participate in system integration, verification, and validation efforts to ensure solutions meet mission and acceptance criteria.

Support development and execution of test plans and procedures.

Ensure technical alignment across system components, including software, signal processing, and mission workflows.

Contribute to CDRL development, technical documentation, and customer deliverables.

Support troubleshooting and resolution of system-level issues in operational environments.

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI/Poly.

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Experience working across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, integration, and verification/validation.

Experience developing and managing technical requirements in collaboration with engineering teams.

Ability to work closely with Software and DSP Engineers to translate mission needs into implementable solutions.

Experience supporting DoD or national security programs.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of technical documentation and customer deliverables.

What Would be Nice to Have

Familiarity with RF, DSP, or SIGINT systems.

Experience working in Agile development environments and supporting backlog or roadmap activities.

Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MBSE tools such as Cameo).

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.

Experience supporting integration and test activities for complex mission systems.

Exposure to DevSecOps environments and modern software delivery practices.

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

$150,000 $230,000 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 wi…