IT Systems Engineer Technical Specialist

Responsibilities

Considered a recognized authority within the company. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and system-oriented products through their entire life cycle. Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics. Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods. Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower-level detailed implementation requirements. Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development. Designs interfaces and brings system elements together so they work as a whole. Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements. Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts. Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-disciplined engineering teams to develop lower-level detailed requirements. Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation. Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures. Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.

Customer Liaison

Works closely with the government customer, the development and O&M contractors and both internal and external users to ensure new capabilities meet user requirements and are successfully transitioned into operations. Provides end-to-end understanding of the system and contributes to the development of new capabilities by helping to properly configure and test the system for successful operations. Supports mission partners to achieve the right solutions. Works on projects that vary widely, from user engagement & training to leading end-to-end testing to prove a concept or confirm a new enhancement hits the mark for the user. Supports the transition of systems from initial concept of operations discussions with users, through capability development and deployment into operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess and have the ability to maintain an active TS/SCI with Poly.
  • 10 to 12 years with BS or 8 to 10 years with MS and 5 to 7 years with PhD.
    • Technical BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree.
      • (4 years of relevant experience on a HW/SW systems development/acquisition program can be substituted for BS).

• 5 to 7 year experience with space and ground IT communications systems with a mid-level understanding of RF communications theory.
• The ability to work well within a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated success in working with government customers.

• Prior experience as a SETA with the Chantilly IC customer work with requirements and other related readiness processes.
• Prior experience with ground IT segment support of satellite communications systems.
• Prior experience with HW/SW systems engineering and integration, testing, verification & validation of requirements.
• Familiarity with the concepts of digital engineering to capture the system baseline architecture.

Desired Experience

• Commercial/Government acquisition of satellite/ground segment hardware/software or satellite based communications field set hardware/software.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
• Prior experience with ground IT segment support of satellite communications systems.
• Prior experience with HW/SW systems engineering and integration, testing, verification & validation of requirements.
• Familiarity with the concepts of digital engineering to capture the system baseline architecture.

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.

Pay Range

Min: $135,035.83
Max: $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.