Senior Ephemeris & Mission Data Systems Engineer

Arcfield; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Senior Software and Systems Integration Engineer in Colorado to provide expert SETA support for critical national security systems. You will lead as a senior technical advisor, ensuring mission data moves securely and efficiently across the ground enterprise.

You will map data flows, assess interfaces, and drive requirements management while collaborating across programs to maintain data accuracy, timeliness, and high availability.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10-12 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s with 8-10 years; PhD with 5-7 years; OR equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ephemeris, ancillary data, or comparable mission-critical space/ground data products.
• Significant experience with software-intensive mission systems, mission data architectures, and analyzing network connectivity, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Proven track record of developing, evaluating, and documenting technical requirements and interface control documents.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills in a Government SETA environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for ephemeris, ancillary data, and mission data services; advise on risks and dependencies.
• Map and analyze end-to-end mission data flows to identify bottlenecks and constraints.
• Evaluate network connectivity and system interfaces for seamless data exchange.
• Develop and maintain technical requirements and manage interface control documents.
• Lead root-cause analysis of data exchange issues and assess impact of changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software/Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

PhD with experience

Job description

Arcfield is seeking a Senior Software and Systems Integration Engineer in Colorado to provide expert SETA support for critical national security systems. You will lead as a senior technical advisor, ensuring mission data moves securely and efficiently across the ground enterprise.

You will map data flows, assess interfaces, and drive requirements management while collaborating across programs to maintain data accuracy, timeliness, and high availability.