Senior Systems Engineer (Defense)

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support Enterprise Resiliency defenses within a SETA capacity. You will analyze space requirements, CONOPs, architecture products, and system schedules to drive end-to-end closure of the baseline for space protection activities.

Working across government and contractor stakeholders, you will develop briefings for senior customer stakeholders and help shape strategic planning for future capability insertion using digital engineering tools within a

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 8–10 years with BS/BA or 6–8 years with MS/MA or 3–5 years with a PhD in a STEM field.
• Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems.
• Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities.
• Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical modeling support by assessing space requirements, CONOPs, architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure of the baseline.
• Support end-to-end closure of the Enterprise Resiliency Defense programs by aligning digital engineering processes.
• Collaborate across stakeholder organizations to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges.
• Support strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion leveraging digital tools.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Space systems

System engineering

Leadership

Communication

Briefings

Tools

MBSE

SysML

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Responsibilities

Arcfield is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer dedicated to supporting Enterprise Resiliency systems in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity for major Enterprise Resiliency Defensive-related system acquisitions. The candidate will provide technical modeling support by assessing space requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure of the baseline for Space protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise.

This component of the Intelligence-Space Programs segment provides Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition implementing digital engineering across all mission domains of complex national systems architecture. SETAs provide the customer with the expertise needed to provide mission success.

The candidate will work collaboratively across stakeholder organizations to obtain system end-to-end closure of the Enterprise Resiliency Defense programs by supporting system readiness events out of the model following approved digital engineering processes for integration and closure. Interfacing with customers across the enterprise is imperative for system integration.

The candidate will interact with several government enterprise systems engineers and stakeholders, as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges. The candidate, as part of the team, will also support the Enterprise Resiliency Enterprise Portfolio Manager with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the baseline leveraging digital tools.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with a PhD in a STEM field
• Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems
• Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with system threats
• A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
• Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
• Understanding of the System Engineering "V" process
• Demonstrated technical leadership integrated engineering teams
• Experience with Systems Engineering and all related functional disciplines therein
• Experience developing and conducting briefings for senior level customer stakeholders

Desired Skills

• OCSMP certification (Level 1 or Level 2) and willingness to obtain Level 3 extensive experience with MBSE, SysML applications, digital tools, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD)
• Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture
• Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment
• Experience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessment
• Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions
• Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers
• Knowledge of Space/Ground/Communications systems
• Experience with requirements database management/repositories
• Experience with requirements closure, threat scenarios and analysis, and VV&T strategies that align to an agile development approach

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'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: $110,204.91 Max: $191,624.96

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.