Physicist / Image Scientist

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

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an engineer to support technical planning, system integration, verification, and performance analysis for large systems. You will translate customer requirements into hardware and software specs, balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Expect modeling and simulation work using Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R, with strong written and verbal communication to brief customers on analyses and recommendations. TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Strong competence with Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R.
• High degree of computer literacy and ability to learn complex tools.
• Strong analysis skills and ability to brief technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and cost/risk analysis across the system lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications within schedule and cost constraints.
• Conduct analyses at all levels from concept to disposal and perform trade studies.
• Create, modify, and run simulations/tools to evaluate performance (Matlab/Python/Java/C++/R).
• Present analysis results to customers with recommended actions and next steps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

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.