Systems Engineer Technical Specialist

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support multiple efforts across the Systems Engineering life cycle. You will analyze requirements, develop system designs, and coordinate with hardware and software teams to deliver end-to-end solutions for government customers.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a strong engineering background, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related disciplines with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s with 10 years, or Ph.D. with 7 years experience; 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the listed services.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts.
• Be a self-starter who can manage key parts of complex technical developments.
• Willingness to work on multiple fast-paced projects and adapt to organizational focus.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of new technologies to determine capability and gap filling within the Customer environment.
• Drive innovation by triaging bespoke technologies and evaluating evaluation methods.
• Assess products and technologies for future device creation.
• Develop timelines, costs, and tracking mechanisms for active projects.
• Design interfaces and integrate system elements cohesively.
• Develop end-to-end systems across their lifecycle and evaluate performance.
• Support system requirement verifications and validations against government standards.
• Coordinate development standards, practices, and procedures for product development.
• Engage with industry and academia to identify trends and leverage advancements.
• Maintain relationships with external entities to disseminate information.
• Serve as Customer liaison and support business development activities.
• Assist with translating high-level strategies into system requirements.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Clearance with Polygraph

Strong communication

RF systems knowledge

Self-motivated

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related field

Master's degree with 10 years experience

Ph.D. with 7 years experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Ready to make an impact on a mission that matters? Join Arcfield and be part of a team delivering innovative engineering and technology solutions that help advance our nation's security. At Arcfield, you’ll have the opportunity to tackle meaningful challenges alongside talented, driven professionals who bring diverse skills, perspectives, and expertise to the mission. We’re looking for motivated, curious, and adaptable individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges, and are eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. Whether you’re building on your existing expertise or ready to take the next step in your career, Arcfield offers an environment where you can expand your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute to work that has a real impact.

The Systems Engineer will support multiple efforts and address complex technical problems, providing highly innovative solutions to assist the Customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and development activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter capable of balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while applying the knowledge and technical expertise necessary to support the team throughout the Systems Engineering life cycle. They will be responsible for performing traditional Systems Engineering and Project Management activities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage in-depth investigations of new technologies or products to determine whether the product offerings present new capabilities or fill technological gaps in the Customer's environment.
• Mission enhancement through innovation: Actively participate in the identification and triage of new, often bespoke, technologies to determine the most appropriate evaluation methods.
• Evaluate products and technologies identified as having merit for inclusion in future device creation.
• Develop realistic timelines, costs, and tracking mechanisms for active projects.
• Design interfaces and bring system elements together cohesively.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle.
• Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Participate in system conceptual design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation.
• Establish and coordinate the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to the overall product development.
• Engage with industry and academia to identify trends and new technological advancements that can be leveraged for Customer needs.
• Maintain relationships with outside entities to ensure the necessary information is disseminated appropriately for all parties involved.
• Serve as a Customer liaison, support for business development activities, and help understand and shape requirements.
• Ensure requirements comply with Customer requirements and government standards through formal verification methods.
• Generate quantifiable requirements based on Customer descriptions, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics.
• Assist the Customer with tasks including assessing, documenting, and tracking future operational requirements and ensuring those requirements are documented and included on the Technology Roadmap.
• Assist the Customer with developing briefs, translating high-level product development strategies into system requirement specifications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop detailed lower-level requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in the fields of Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related scientific or technical disciplines, with a minimum of 12 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 7 years experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prepare and present complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts.
• Be a self-starter who takes the initiative to help manage key parts of complex technical developments.
• Possess the desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and the willingness to quickly learn the activities and focus of the organization.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $135,035.83Max: $234,801.11

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.