Component Systems Engineer; Focus: Ground System - Analysis & Production – SE II

Component Systems Engineer (Focus: Ground System - Analysis & Production) – SE II

Arcfield is seeking a Component Systems Engineer (Focus: Ground System - Analysis & Production) – SE II to support a joint customer Program Office responsible for acquiring the future GEOINT Ground Architecture.

Arcfield is 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.

• Serve as a technical lead for designated systems engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with standard SE&I processes, including engineering review board processes and practices.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, risk assessments, and system performance metrics.
• Oversee systems from an end‑to‑end perspective, ensuring proper integration, functionality, and performance across all components.
• Coordinate with program managers and developers to ensure system requirements are met and align with broader program goals.
• Facilitate collaboration between different system components and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
• Support the implementation of thread‑based structures within the organization, including solution epics and program epics.
• Provide data management and support, ensuring data strategies, provenance, and optimizations are effectively implemented.
• Evaluate system performance and identify opportunities for improvement, including faster processing and enhanced product delivery.
• Work with vendors to test and implement innovative solutions.
• Support acquisition processes as needed, including contributing to independent government cost estimates and contract documentation.
• Collaborate with contracting officers and other acquisition professionals to ensure compliance with organizational policies and timelines.
• Align systems engineering efforts with the organization’s long‑term vision (e.g., 2035 objectives).
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership regarding system improvements and future capabilities.

• Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with Poly.
• BS 2–4 or MS 0–2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the end‑to‑end systems engineering and integration lifecycle and the processes, tools, and artifacts used in the development and management of complex systems, including requirements management and analysis, architecture, system design, implementation, verification, validation, test, transition to operations, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of SAFe agile methodology, agile planning and management concepts, and Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence).
• Great customer teaming skills: ability to lead and collaborate in cross‑functional teams.
• Accomplished written and oral communicator, with the ability to develop various products in multiple formats, and lead and capture technical discussions and outcomes.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, schedule, and accomplish a wide variety of tasks with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with GEOINT systems.
• Familiarity with ground systems.
• Experience in Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

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