Junior Space Systems & Mission Engineer

Arcfield

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 112,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a motivated Junior Systems / Mission Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced space-based sensing and mission capabilities for national security and Joint US Forces. This is an early-career opportunity to work with experienced engineers on complex, mission-critical systems, emphasizing rapid learning, curiosity, and results.

The role spans requirements, architecture, modeling/simulation, analysis, integration and test, and mission operations, with

Qualifications

BS in a technical field or equivalent experience; MS preferred.
Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-directed, proactive; able to adapt to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with customer objectives, mission concepts, and program processes.
Support systems and mission engineering activities under leads.
Contribute to requirements development, decomposition, traceability, and architecture.
Support analysis, modeling/simulation, and mission performance assessments.
Work across space, ground, sensing, and mission-processing elements.
Communicate findings and proactively propose solutions.
Learn new technologies and progressively assume more responsibility.