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

ARKA; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account contributions

401k with company contributions

3 weeks vacation + sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance + AD&D + disability

Parental leave 4 weeks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ARKA is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) in Ypsilanti, MI to lead complex software delivery for national-security systems. You will coordinate with diverse teams to ensure requirements are defined, traced, and verified, and to drive mission-capable software releases.

Join a technically advanced environment with flexible scheduling options, relocation support, and a focus on rigorous program milestones, testing, and government compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in software development or systems engineering.
• Strong cross‑functional communication in small teams.
• Ability to develop requirements and traceability.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies.
• Current IAT Level II or III certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams.
• Manage requirements including traceability, coverage, and verification.
• Develop test procedures to verify system requirements for sell-off events.
• Decompose system requirements and collaborate across distributed teams.
• Support development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities.
• Participate in program milestones and government testing events.
• Conduct testing and generate test documentation.
• Support operations of software with enterprise test events and onboarding.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Requirements management

Test procedures

Scrum/Agile

IAT Level II/III

Effective communicator

Requirements tracing

Cloud familiarity

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/IT or related

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: STAFF003219

• Posted : February 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Ypsilanti, MI 48197, 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

Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original.A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location.It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

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 programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&DD, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.