Systems Engineer / Systems Analyst

Arcfield; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a systems engineer to conduct technical planning, analysis, and integration for large, complex defense systems in the United States. You will create, modify, and run simulations to evaluate performance, and interpret results for customers with recommended actions.

Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R is expected, along with strong written and oral communication. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required to perform this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline.
• High degree of computer literacy with ability to rapidly learn complex applications and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses for total systems.
• Ensure conversion of requirements into total system solutions acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications and interfaces.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems)

Tools

Matlab

Python

Perl

Java

C++

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

Required:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline.
• 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

Desired

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline.
• Strong organization and presentation skills. Ability to effectively summarize, report, and present detailed technical topics for executive status.
• Customer focused and capable of representing the customer in user outreach, familiarity activities and community forums.
• Understand the systems engineering life cycle.

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.