Data Analyst / Applied Mathematician

Arcfield; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in Chesterbrook, PA, seeks an entry-level systems engineer to support technical planning, system integration, and analyses across the lifecycle of large systems. You will help translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications and create simulations using Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R.

The role emphasizes clear technical communication, independent work, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment requiring a polygraph-ready TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 0-2 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write and speak clearly in technical meetings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
• Create, modify, and run simulation tools and models to perform detailed analyses.
• Review performance specs and present recommended actions to customers.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Analytical skills

Independent & team work

Communication skills

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Perl

Java

C++

R

Job description

Responsibilities

Standard Job Description:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analysis for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Specific Job Description:

Conduct technical analysis to support customers making informed decisions that optimize performance of large, complex systems. Create, modify, and run simulation tools and models to perform detailed technical analysis. Review and interpret system performance specifications to ensure simulations and models are accurately evaluating desired performance. Review, evaluate, and interpret analysis results and present them to customers with recommended courses of action. Tools, models, and data evaluation are typically performed with combinations of Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, R, or similar platforms.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science, image science or similar technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• High degree of computer literacy with ability to rapidly learn complex applications and tools
• Competence/experience in one or more of the following: Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R
• Strong analysis skills, with the ability to identify and accurately describe system issues
• Ability to write and speak confidently, articulately, and clearly to participate in and brief at technical meetings
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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.