Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Fire Control Systems Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDahlgren, VA, USA$90.1k - $156.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates must hold an active or interim Department of Defense Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Candidates must meet one of these education and experience combinations: bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience, master's degree and 3–5 years, or PhD and 0–2 years.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering is required.
Ability to develop digital models across the systems-engineering lifecycle and use use-case, activity, state, block-definition, package, parametric, internal-block, state-machine, sequence, and requirement diagrams, and allocation tables, while documenting requirements with traceability to the diagrams.
Experience gathering and defining detailed system requirements from stakeholders to guide the design process.
Experience creating comprehensive system architecture and design covering hardware, software, network components, and interfaces.
Experience evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and components to meet system requirements.
Experience integrating system components and ensuring communication and data flow between them.
Experience conducting testing to verify system functionality and performance against specifications.
Experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks to improve system efficiency and reliability.
Experience creating system documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
Experience providing technical assistance to users and troubleshooting system issues.
Ability to break down complex problems and identify potential solutions.
Experience troubleshooting system issues and implementing corrective actions.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Support the Strategic Systems Programs office in developing Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear Fire Control Systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Magic Draw, Cameo, Atlassian, and DOORS.
Experience working with the Strategic Systems Programs office.

Responsibilities

The Program

The Fire Control Systems Engineer will be part of a team supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office on the development of the Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Fire Control Systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Skills:

U.S. Citizenship and an Active or Interim DoD SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
Ability to develop digital models to support the entire systems engineering lifecycle including use of the following diagrams and ability to document requirements with traceability to the diagrams: use case diagram, activity diagram, state diagram, block definition diagram, package diagram, parametric diagram, internal block diagram, state machine diagram, sequence diagram, requirement diagram, and allocation table.
Experience gathering and defining detailed system requirements from stakeholders to guide the design process.
Experience creating a comprehensive system architecture and design, including hardware, software, network components, and interfaces.
Experience evaluating and choosing appropriate technologies and components to meet system requirements.
Experience integrating different system components, ensuring communication and data flow between them.
Experience conducting thorough testing to verify system functionality and performance against specifications.
Experience identifying and resolving bottlenecks to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Experience creating detailed system documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.
Experience providing technical assistance to users and troubleshooting system issues.
Analytical thinking: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts and identify potential solutions.
Experience troubleshooting system issues and implement corrective actions.
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Experience working with Magic Draw, Cameo, Atlassian, and DOORS
Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office

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. Min: $90,148.50 Max: $156,750.75
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.

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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