Associate / Junior Systems Engineer at GRVTY

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Impact You'll Have</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a motivated <strong>Associate / Junior Systems Engineer</strong> to join an agile, multi-team engineering initiative supporting mission-critical satellite ground systems. In this role, you will work alongside experienced systems and software engineers to translate operational needs into working digital engineering artifacts, interface specifications, and software requirements.</p> <p>This is a hands-on position ideal for an early-career systems engineer looking to expand their skills in modern Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), agile software collaboration, and satellite ground mission operations.</p> <p><strong>What You'll be Owning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in decomposing customer requirements, operational concepts, and system workflows into functional requirements, use cases, sequence diagrams, and interface control documentation under the guidance of senior staff.</li> <li>Update and maintain behavioral and structural architecture models using SysML tools, helping ensure model elements link cleanly to requirements and downstream software tickets.</li> <li>Embed with an agile development team to participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and backlog refinement. Assist developers in interpreting requirements and defining clear acceptance criteria for user stories.</li> <li>Help document software-facing interface protocols, message structures, and data schemas (such as REST, JSON, or message queues) to support ground segment communications.</li> <li>Support verification and validation efforts by drafting test steps, mapping test cases to system requirements, and working with software testers to execute automated verification test runs.</li> <li>Attend technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and working groups, document action items, and contribute technical data to customer demonstration decks and review packages.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Must Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active or current <strong>Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly)</strong>.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline) with <strong>2+ years</strong> of professional engineering experience (or Master’s degree with 0–1+ years).</li> <li>Foundational knowledge of satellite systems, ground segments, Command and Control (<strong>C2</strong>), or mission operations workflows.</li> <li>Academic or professional exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and SysML diagramming</li> <li>Familiarity with software communication fundamentals, including data formatting (JSON/XML) and standard interface protocols (HTTP/REST, messaging queues).</li> <li>Practical experience using agile collaboration tools such as the <strong>Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)</strong> for task tracking and documentation.</li> <li>Understanding of basic test planning, requirements verification concepts, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Would be Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Basic familiarity with modern containerization concepts or microservice architectures (<strong>Docker</strong>, <strong>Kubernetes</strong>).</li> <li>Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) used for test verification.</li> <li>Understanding of satellite mission threads or space-to-ground telemetry and command flow.</li> <li>Eagerness to learn complex mission domains and develop deep MBSE modeling capabilities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong>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.<br>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.<br>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.</p> <ul> <li>The pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $160,000</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong>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.<br>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.<br>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.</p> <p></p></div><div class="title">Colorado Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong>Pay Range: </strong>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.<br>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.<br>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p></div><div class="title">Virginia Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p id="isPasted"><strong>Why Choose GRVTY</strong></p> <hr> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Health Savings Account with company contribution &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Parental Leave &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;401k with generous company match &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Training and Development Opportunities &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Award Programs &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Variety of Company Sponsored Events</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>EEO Statement</strong></p> <hr> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. </p> <p><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>