Agile System Engineer I

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an Agile System Engineer I in Chantilly, VA to support engineering activities in an Agile delivery environment. You will help decompose requirements into epics and user stories, assist with RTM traceability, and participate in Agile ceremonies under supervision.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and 1–4 years of systems engineering experience. Exposure to Jira/Confluence and internships in Agile delivery are preferred.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1-4 years of systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support decomposition of mission and system requirements into Agile epics, features, and user stories.
• Assist with requirements traceability (e.g., RTM) across backlog items, design artifacts, and test cases.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) as a systems engineering contributor.
• Support system documentation including CONOPS, interface descriptions, and technical notes.
• Coordinate with developers, testers, and product owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Assist with integration and verification planning activities.

Skills

Agile

Backlog grooming

Requirements tracing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for an Agile System Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The Agile System Engineer I supports system engineering activities within an Agile delivery environment, assisting with requirements development, backlog grooming, and integration planning under senior supervision.

What will you do?

• Support decomposition of mission and system requirements into Agile epics, features, and user stories
• Assist with requirements traceability (e.g., RTM) across backlog items, design artifacts, and test cases
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) as a systems engineering contributor
• Support system documentation including CONOPS, interface descriptions, and technical notes
• Coordinate with developers, testers, and product owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Assist with integration and verification planning activities

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• Bachelor's Degree inSystems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 1-4 years of systems engineering experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile lifecycle tools, Internship or academic project experience in systems engineering or Agile delivery