Systems Engineer (5G)

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to assess and validate cyber systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing technical requirements, managing risks, and supporting inter-agency strategies in a high-tech environment. A TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Ability to develop measurable and traceable requirements.
• Experience in analyzing technical risks for project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers on operational capabilities for 5G.
• Review system architecture and security processes.
• Develop requirements for cyber tools.
• Support inter-agency technical plans and cyber strategies.

Skills

Technical risk analysis

Requirement development

Concept of Operations documentation

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

MS or PhD in relevant disciplines

Job description

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer will work with developers and serve as a critical member of the team in the review of cyber systems. The candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties including assessment, verification, and validation of information systems.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with developers on operational capabilities related to 5G and virtualization
• The SE will review system architecture, design documentation, and security processes.
• Develop and administer requirements for cyber tools.
• Perform system assessment to support validation of information systems.
• Work with inter‑agency partners to develop technical strategic plans and coordination of cyber strategies.
• Support operations governance.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies across technical domains.
• Develop CONOPS documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 or equivalent experience Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a scientific or technical discipline.
• Ability to develop well documented, actionable, measurable, testable, traceable requirements supporting Sponsor development activities.
• Demonstrated successful experience in applying critical thinking in analyzing Sponsor project and programs to identify technical risks that may impact successful delivery of the Sponsor developed capability.
• Demonstrated successful experience in development of Concept of Operations diagrams utilizing industry best practices through coordination with project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated successful experience forecasting technologies and products that are related to and would advance the Sponsors mission area.
• Demonstrated successful experience in providing independent assessment of projects relating to technical risk and providing suggestions for potential improvement on technical functionality.

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.