Arcfield
Mission Engineer/Integrator Senior
Arcfield, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Overview
Arcfield was 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. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will have technical expertise in which practices and processes are followed and applied to intelligence collection operations. The Mission Engineer and Integrator (ME&I) ensures that proper practices and processes are applied to operations from needs definition, analysis of the appropriate solution, integration/verification/validation, and through operations execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following:Assist Sponsor personnel in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements.Analyze targets and collection requirements to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet requirements.Support the generation of, and updates to, concept of operations.Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment.Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning.Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution.Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation, lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades.Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies and system troubleshooting.Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems.Support pre-deployment check out of systems and equipment.Support deployment of collection systems and equipment.Perform post deployment performance monitoring and troubleshooting of deployed systems and equipment and provide recommendations to response performance issues.The ME&I may be required to travel to other locations within the WMA. The ME&I will be subject to an additional security review process requirement that may take up to 6 weeks.
QualificationsMust possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.Must have at least 2 years of experience providing operational engineering support to a government organization focused on bolstering the Government's intelligence advantage.Minimum of 5 years of experience performing mission engineering and integration services for a government customer.BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 4-6 in engineering, or Computer/Physical Science. Equivalent work experience in a technical field.Expertise and skills to provide intelligence collection operations planning and execution capabilities.Ability to apply operational methodologies to requirements.Experience applying systems engineering methodologies and processes.Strong analytical abilities and skills in organizing, planning, communicating, and executing project management tasks.Experience performing feasibility and vulnerability studies.Expertise in requirements development, verification and traceability.Ability to translate technical information and communicate it to a non-technical audience.Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks, solve problems, work several tasks concurrently, and efficiently manage a high volume of email, develop fluency with online tracking tools rapidly and effectively.Proven ability to work independently while also coordinating, collaborating, and liaising with appropriate stakeholders.Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with officers at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated good judgment, initiative, and critical thinking ability to take action to execute mission by leveraging networks and drawing on multiple areas of expertise.Self-starter with strong initiative and follow through.Desired Qualifications:Prior experience in Sponsor's field and/or operations certificationsTechnical master's degreeLanguage capabilities preferred
EEO StatementEEOArcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Arcfield was 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. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
ResponsibilitiesThe selected candidate will have technical expertise in which practices and processes are followed and applied to intelligence collection operations. The Mission Engineer and Integrator (ME&I) ensures that proper practices and processes are applied to operations from needs definition, analysis of the appropriate solution, integration/verification/validation, and through operations execution. Tasks shall include, but are not limited to the following:Assist Sponsor personnel in reviewing, defining, and clarifying operational requirements.Analyze targets and collection requirements to identify appropriate technologies, capabilities, systems, and equipment to meet requirements.Support the generation of, and updates to, concept of operations.Provide operational input to the development of new systems, capabilities, and equipment.Provide tradecraft recommendations and best practices during operations planning.Ensure technical and operational constraints are communicated and addressed as part of operational planning and execution.Perform trade studies from testing and evaluation, lessons learned, new intelligence gained, and/or operational feedback and provide recommendations for system modifications and upgrades.Support the development of operational procedures to include identification of mission contingencies and system troubleshooting.Provide recommendations with respect to end-to-end system capability gaps affecting usability and operability of systems.Support pre-deployment check out of systems and equipment.Support deployment of collection systems and equipment.Perform post deployment performance monitoring and troubleshooting of deployed systems and equipment and provide recommendations to response performance issues.The ME&I may be required to travel to other locations within the WMA. The ME&I will be subject to an additional security review process requirement that may take up to 6 weeks.
QualificationsMust possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.Must have at least 2 years of experience providing operational engineering support to a government organization focused on bolstering the Government's intelligence advantage.Minimum of 5 years of experience performing mission engineering and integration services for a government customer.BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 4-6 in engineering, or Computer/Physical Science. Equivalent work experience in a technical field.Expertise and skills to provide intelligence collection operations planning and execution capabilities.Ability to apply operational methodologies to requirements.Experience applying systems engineering methodologies and processes.Strong analytical abilities and skills in organizing, planning, communicating, and executing project management tasks.Experience performing feasibility and vulnerability studies.Expertise in requirements development, verification and traceability.Ability to translate technical information and communicate it to a non-technical audience.Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks, solve problems, work several tasks concurrently, and efficiently manage a high volume of email, develop fluency with online tracking tools rapidly and effectively.Proven ability to work independently while also coordinating, collaborating, and liaising with appropriate stakeholders.Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with officers at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated good judgment, initiative, and critical thinking ability to take action to execute mission by leveraging networks and drawing on multiple areas of expertise.Self-starter with strong initiative and follow through.Desired Qualifications:Prior experience in Sponsor's field and/or operations certificationsTechnical master's degreeLanguage capabilities preferred
EEO StatementEEOArcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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