Government consulting for systems engineering, software, and data management
Navstar is a government-focused systems integrator built around three core competencies: software development, systems engineering, and data management. The stack is classical enterprise (Java, Python, C/C++, Oracle, Linux, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks), and hiring velocity is accelerating with a 6:2 senior-to-mid ratio concentrated in engineering and security—indicating active infrastructure and compliance work. Active projects span legacy data ingestion, threat detection, network expansion, and large-scale hardware integration, while pain points cluster around compliance, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
Navstar has operated since 1999 as a consulting and systems integration firm serving large government primes and federal sector customers. The company employs 51–200 people from Reston, Virginia, and specializes in three interconnected areas: software development (custom applications), systems engineering (architecture and integration), and data management (ingest, integrity, and analytics). Engagement model centers on partnership with larger government contractors and direct federal clients, typically on mission-critical programs requiring deep systems knowledge and compliance rigor.
Java, Python, C/C++, Linux, Oracle Database, SQL, Active Directory, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks are primary technologies in use.
Yes. Engineering roles dominate active openings (4 of 8 total), with 6 senior-level and 2 mid-level positions across the team. Hiring velocity is accelerating.
Reston, Virginia. All hiring is currently in the United States.
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