Senior Systems Engineer - Readiness

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and standardization of processes (e.g., templates, views) for model-based readiness reviews using digital models and MBSE tools to address various stakeholder needs and highlight the value of MBSE.
• Provide Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization within the Intelligence-Space Programs segment at Arcfield.
• Support full life-cycle acquisition for complex national systems architecture across all mission domains.
• Collaborate with government enterprise systems engineers, Acquisition Offices (AOs), and both government and contractor stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Assist Capability Program Managers with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and integration into the enterprise baseline.

Required Qualifications:

• 12 to 15 years of experience with a BS/BA or 10 to 13 years with an MS/MA or 10+ years with a PhD.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Proven ability to facilitate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Engineering working groups to assess the maturity of engineering artifacts, CONOPS, interfaces, and architecture products.
• Strong leadership skills across multiple technical and matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated business acumen and professional interaction within work environments.
• Expertise in applying MBSE principles to major system acquisitions in GEOINT and Enterprise Resiliency domains.
• Proactive self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes.
• Knowledge of space/ground/communication systems and overall space and ground architecture.
• Proven experience in identifying user and enterprise needs/requirements, gap analysis, and assessment.
• Experience with Requirements Engineering, CONOPs development, and system integration for End-to-End GEOINT Systems Engineering.
• Understanding and operating effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government authority structures.
• Passion for learning, helping others, and contributing to mission success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the System Engineering "V" model and agile acquisition processes.
• Experience developing and presenting briefings to senior-level customer stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) customers.
• In-depth knowledge of Mission Planning, Control, or Processing functions supporting space and ground architecture.
• Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, testing, and system integration for End-to-End Systems Engineering.
• Proficiency with industry MBSE tools and modeling methodologies for producing systems engineering models.
• Experience using Confluence and Jira tools.
• Experience with Agile Development, SAFE Agile system development methods.
• Practical application and knowledge of UML/SysML modeling languages within an MBSE framework.
• OCSMP Level 1, 2, or 3 certifications.

This is an exceptional chance to drive impactful national security missions while advancing your career within a leading organization embracing modern engineering methodologies.

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.