Software Engineer / Electrical Engineer

Arcfield; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a technically proficient engineer to perform planning, analysis, and system-level verification for large, complex systems. You will translate requirements into hardware and software specifications and support decision-making with simulations and models.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related fields, 0–2 years of experience, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Strong computer literacy and quick learning of complex tools.
• Experience with Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to describe system issues clearly.
• Ability to write and speak effectively in technical meetings.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications through thorough analysis.

Skills

Matlab

Python

C++

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Perl

Java

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

• 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.