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Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Model-Based Systems Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChantilly, VA, USA$110.7k - $175.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS with 8–10 years, an MS with 6–8 years, or a PhD with 3–5 years in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • At least 5 years of relevant hands-on systems engineering, MBSE, or digital engineering experience supporting complex government, defense, national security, or space-based systems.
  • Experience applying MBSE methodologies across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, CONOPS development, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, and technical review processes.
  • Proficiency with MBSE frameworks, modeling languages, and tools such as SysML, UAF, Cameo Systems Modeler, Cameo Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of system-of-systems architecture development for space, ground, communications, sensing, targeting, or multi-domain mission solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to work effectively with government stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
  • An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply MBSE methodologies across the lifecycle of complex space systems, including concept development, integration, verification, validation, transition, and technical maturation.
  • Create digital models that support acquisition lifecycle activities, including concept definition, pre-acquisition planning, technology maturation, trade-space analysis, and technical decision support.
  • Support the design and evaluation of resilient system-of-systems architectures across space, ground, communications, and multi-domain mission segments.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, technical gap analyses, trade-off analyses, Analysis of Alternatives, and predictive simulations to evaluate collection architectures, mission performance, technical risk, and capability alignment.
  • Translate high-level operational needs and mission requirements into technical acquisition strategies, design-level solutions, technical performance metrics, and portfolio-level engineering recommendations.
  • Interface with government leadership, acquisition teams, mission partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure engineering products align with acquisition, operational, and technical objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition processes, portfolio acquisition execution, technical performance metrics, procurement strategies, or government acquisition documentation.

About the Company

Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Arcfield provides mission-focused engineering, defense systems integration, and specialized support across cyber, space, hypersonic, and missile domains. It combines systems engineering, risk assessment, and mission assurance with cybersecurity, space operations, and missile support to protect and enable defense missions. With a 65+ year track record and a large technical workforce across North American offices, it differentiates itself through broad expertise and a long history in cyber, space, hypersonic, and conventional/missile work. Its goal is to protect the nation and its allies by delivering integrated, dependable defense capabilities and mission readiness.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
2021

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