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$110,205 - $191,625 per year

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Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems AnalystsEngineers, All Other

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Computer Systems Design ServicesNational SecurityEngineering Services
Senior Systems Engineer
Responsibilities: Arcfield is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer dedicated to supporting Enterprise Resiliency systems in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity for major Enterprise Resiliency Defensive-related system acquisitions. The candidate will provide technical modeling support by assessing space requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure of the baseline for Space protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise. This component of the Intelligence-Space Programs segment provides Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition implementing digital engineering across all mission domains of complex national systems architecture. SETAs provide the customer with the expertise needed to provide mission success. The candidate will work collaboratively across stakeholder organizations to obtain system end-to-end closure of the Enterprise Resiliency Defense programs by supporting system readiness events out of the model following approved digital engineering processes for integration and closure. Interfacing with customers across the enterprise is imperative for system integration. The candidate will interact with several government enterprise systems engineers and stakeholders, as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges. The candidate, as part of the team, will also support the Enterprise Resiliency Enterprise Portfolio Manager with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the baseline leveraging digital tools.
Qualifications Required Skills:
  • Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with a PhD in a STEM field
  • Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems
  • Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities
  • Familiarity with system threats
  • A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
  • Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good business acumen; ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
  • Understanding of the System Engineering "V" process
  • Demonstrated technical leadership integrated engineering teams
  • Experience with Systems Engineering and all related functional disciplines therein
  • Experience developing and conducting briefings for senior level customer stakeholders Desired
Skills:
  • OCSMP certification (Level 1 or Level 2) and willingness to obtain Level 3 extensive experience with MBSE, SysML applications, digital tools, Confluence, and Jira
  • Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture
Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessmentExperience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessmentExperience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers Knowledge of Space/Ground/Communications systems Experience with requirements database management/repositories Experience with requirements closure, threat scenarios and analysis, and VV&T strategies that align to an agile development approach 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: $110,204.91 Max: $191,624.96 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.
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$110,205 - $191,625 per year

Location

Chantilly, VA

Occupation

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

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