Senior Systems Engineer IV

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Program Description:

One year into a new 7-year contract, this program provides SETA (Systems Engineering Technical Advisor) & SE&I (Systems Engineering & Integration) services to an important Intelligence Community (IC) customer with a focus on critical, space domain missions and supporting IT infrastructure. The contract support is part of the customer core team focused on all aspects of the systems engineering life cycle beginning with conops development, where we work directly with users, potentially going into harm's way, who will be dependent on these systems. We then capture their requirements and work closely with developers to deliver these essential capabilities. We get involved with setting up and running tests to ensure these cutting-edge capabilities will meet the stringent requirements and then we support transition to operations. Once in operations, our teams work closely with the users to make sure critical operations are successful, providing important information to support critical decisions by policy makers. The program also supports client acquisition strategy, future technology development and modernization efforts.

Specific Position Description:

This position can be filled in Chantilly, VA or in the Aurora, CO areas. It will focus on the systems engineering for an operation mission which includes technologies related to RF space communications and high performance HW/SW systems to provide digital signal processing capabilities. This involves regular communications with users to understand new requirements, work with development contractors to understand those requirements and develop plans to deliver new capabilities. Finally, working with Operations to coordinate testing and the final delivery of new capabilities to fulfill user requirements. Individuals will become familiar with various systems architectures and eventually act as subject matter experts in advising the government clients on acquisition related decisions. Duties will include witnessing systems tests, equipment installations, and occasional travel to various CONUS and OCONUS locations around the world. Requirements analysis and digital engineering modeling are additional key responsibilities to ensure the baseline is maintained. The position may also assist the government in contracts related work including the development of Statements of Work, proposal reviews and development contractor performance assessments. When asked what motivates the members of this team, they typically site closeness to the mission, their customer's mission focus and a good understanding of the pivotal role they play in making this potentially lifesaving service into a reality.

Required:

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• 8 to 10 years with BS or 6 to 8 years with MS and 3 to 5 years with PhD. (4 years of relevant experience on a RF HW/SW systems development/acquisition program can be substituted)
• Technical BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree.
• 3 to 5 year experience with space and ground communications systems with a mid-level understanding of RF communications theory
• The ability to work well within a team of engineers
• Demonstrated success in working with government customers.

Desired:

• Experience with Commercial/Government acquisition of satellite/ground segment hardware/software or satellite based special communications field set hardware/software.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
• Prior experience as a SETA with the Chantilly IC customer work with requirements and other related readiness processes.
• Prior experience with ground segment support of satellite communications systems.
• Prior experience with HW/SW systems engineering and integration, testing, verification & validation of requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.