Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S}

TSG; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

401k plan with company contributions

Generous vacation allowance

13 paid holidays

Tuition assistance program

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) to join our King of Prussia, PA team.

You will lead technical directions, manage requirements, and verify system capabilities for a complex software application in defense environments. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in software development or systems engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development or systems engineering.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams.
• Manage requirements including creation, tracking, flow-down, coverage, and verification.
• Develop test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell-off events.
• Decompose system requirements and collaborate with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate scalable solutions.
• Support the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities.
• Participate in program milestones and government testing events.
• Conduct testing events of software solutions and document results.
• Support operations of software with enterprise test events and user onboarding.

Skills

Cross-organizational communication

Scrum & Agile

Requirements development

Test procedures development

Requirements tracing

Cloud architectures familiarity

SATCOM/GEOINT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Cameo modeling tools

DOORS Next Gen

XML/JSON interfaces

Job description

Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S}

Job Category: ENG

Requisition Number: STAFF003218

• Posted : February 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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King Of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

Description

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

This position is for a Staff Systems Engineer.You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams
• Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc.
• Developing test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
• Decomposing system requirements and collaborating with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions
• Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
• Participating in the development and execution of program milestones events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
• Conducting testing events of software solutions and generating Test result documentation
• Supporting operations of software with tasks such as enterprise test events and user integration and onboarding

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering field
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
• Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team, fast paced environment
• Ability to develop requirements
• Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
• Ability to develop tracing between requirements, code, and verification
• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with virtual teams
• Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
• Experience with using automated tests to sell off formal requirement verification
• Experience with government Site Acceptance process and procedures
• Experience in working with software-defined interfaces that use either XML or JSON to both document and implement
• Experience with SATCOM or GEOINT systems
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
• Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
• Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality
• Experience with Cameo modeling tools
• Experience developing a software architect using digital tools
• Experience with DOORS or DOOR Next Gen

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programsAnnual bonus program based on company and employee performanceCompany paid life insurance, AD&DD, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance4 weeks paid Parental LeaveEmployee assistance program (EAP)

  This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

  This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance.

  Visa Restrictions:

  No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

  Pre-employment Screenings:

  Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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