Fire Control Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Fire Control Systems Engineer to join a team supporting the SSP office in developing SLCM-N Fire Control Systems. The role emphasizes MBSE, system architecture, and end-to-end lifecycle modeling with traceability.

The ideal candidate has DoD SECRET clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI), strong diagrammatic and requirements skills, and experience integrating hardware, software, and network interfaces across a large defense program.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with active or interim DoD SECRET clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Education requirements: BS with 5–7 years, MS with 3–5 years, or PhD with 0–2 years.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and documenting requirements with diagram traceability.
• Ability to develop digital models across the lifecycle and document various diagrams and allocation tables.
• Experience defining detailed system requirements from stakeholders to guide design.
• Experience creating a comprehensive system architecture including hardware, software, networks, and interfaces.
• Experience evaluating technologies to meet system requirements and integrating components.
• Experience conducting thorough testing and resolving bottlenecks for reliability.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support SSP on the development of SLCM-N Fire Control Systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure data flow and integration between components.

Skills

MBSE (Model-Based Systems Eng)

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Requirements gathering

System architecture

System interfaces

Testing

Education

BS

MS

PhD

Tools

Magic Draw

Cameo

Atlassian

DOORS

Job description

Responsibilities

The Program

The Fire Control Systems Engineer will be part of a team supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office on the development of the Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Fire Control Systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship and an Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Ability to develop digital models to support the entire systems engineering lifecycle including use of the following diagrams and ability to document requirements with traceability to the diagrams: use case diagram, activity diagram, state diagram, block definition diagram, package diagram, parametric diagram, internal block diagram, state machine diagram, sequence diagram, requirement diagram, and allocation table.
• Experience gathering and defining detailed system requirements from stakeholders to guide the design process.
• Experience creating a comprehensive system architecture and design, including hardware, software, network components, and interfaces.
• Experience evaluating and choosing appropriate technologies and components to meet system requirements.
• Experience integrating different system components, ensuring communication and data flow between them.
• Experience conducting thorough testing to verify system functionality and performance against specifications.
• Experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
• Experience creating detailed system documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience providing technical assistance to users and troubleshooting system issues.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify potential solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience working with Magic Draw, Cameo, Atlassian, and DOORS
• Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $90,148.50Max: $156,750.75

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.