Precision Timing Systems Engineer for Ground Missions

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) support for precision timing and synchronization within complex, mission-critical ground systems.

The role involves evaluating timing technologies, guiding integration, and delivering independent, technically sound recommendations to Government stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, along with substantial systems engineering experience in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Systems engineering experience supporting complex ground systems or integrated architectures.
• Technical knowledge of precision timing, synchronization, and time distribution technologies.
• Familiarity with timing protocols such as PTP/IEEE 1588, NTP, GNSS, or Synchronous Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical advisory support for precision timing, synchronization, and time distribution within mission systems.
• Develop and evaluate technical requirements for timing accuracy, synchronization, reliability, and interoperability.
• Assess timing architectures, technologies, interfaces, and proposed solutions for mission requirements.
• Evaluate alternatives, integration approaches, system dependencies, and impacts to existing architectures.
• Support design reviews, integration planning, verification/validation, testing, and deployment of timing capabilities.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, developers, vendors, and technical teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Develop assessments, trade studies, and briefings to inform Government engineering decisions.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Precision timing

Timing synchronization

Timing protocols

System architectures

Education

BS

MS

PhD

Job description

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) support for precision timing and synchronization within complex, mission-critical ground systems.

The role involves evaluating timing technologies, guiding integration, and delivering independent, technically sound recommendations to Government stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, along with substantial systems engineering experience in mission-critical environments.