Component Systems Engineer (Focus: Ground System - Analysis & Production) – SE II

Arcfield; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a Component Systems Engineer to support GEOINT Ground Architecture efforts. The role involves leading systems engineering initiatives, developing engineering documentation, and overseeing system integration and performance. Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance and a relevant degree with experience in systems engineering. Strong skills in Agile methodologies and customer collaboration are essential. This position offers a crucial role in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience if BS or 0-2 years with MS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of requirements management, architecture, and testing.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts and ensure compliance with processes.
• Develop engineering documentation and manage system performance.
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance with Poly

Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle

SAFe agile methodology

Customer teaming and collaboration

Effective communication skills

Organization and prioritization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS)

Master's degree (MS)

Tools

Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence)

Job description

Overview

Arcfield seeks a Component Systems Engineer (Focus: Ground System - Analysis & Production) – SE II. This role supports a joint customer program office responsible for acquiring the future GEOINT Ground Architecture that provides modular, open architecture, global, persistent, real-time surveillance and activity-based intelligence information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for designated systems engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with standard Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) processes, including engineering review board processes and practices.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, risk assessments, and system performance metrics.
• Oversee systems from an end-to-end perspective, ensuring proper integration, functionality, and performance across all components.
• Coordinate with program managers and developers to ensure system requirements are met and align with broader program goals.
• Facilitate cross-component collaboration to ensure seamless integration and support implementation of thread-based structures (solution epics and program epics).
• Provide data management and support, ensuring data strategies, provenance, and optimizations are effectively implemented.
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for improvement, including faster processing and enhanced product delivery; work with vendors to test and implement innovative solutions.
• Support acquisition processes as needed, including contributing to independent government cost estimates and contract documentation; collaborate with contracting officers and other acquisition professionals to ensure compliance with policies and timelines.
• Align systems engineering efforts with the organization’s long-term vision (e.g., 2035 objectives) and provide strategic insights to leadership on system improvements and future capabilities.
• Collaborate with program managers, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet mission needs in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.
• Bachelors (BS) with 2-4 years or Masters (MS) with 0-2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end systems engineering and integration lifecycle, including requirements management and analysis, architecture, design, verification, validation, testing, transition to operations, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of SAFe agile methodology, agile planning and management concepts, and Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence).
• Strong customer teaming skills with the ability to lead and collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to develop products in multiple formats and to lead technical discussions and outcomes.
• Strong organization, prioritization, scheduling, and attention to detail; demonstrated analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with GEOINT systems and ground systems (strongly desired).
• Experience in Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) environments (desirable).

EEO Statement

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.