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Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Model-Based Systems Engineer

Aerospace EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeDahlgren, VA, USA$85.6k - $143.2kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required; a master's degree is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated weapons and defense platform knowledge.
  • Knowledge of existing weapons systems programs, weapons software architecture, and mission applications for weapons systems.
  • Experience implementing open systems standards, including MOSA, WOSA, and GCIA, across diverse platforms such as ground, air, maritime, space, or joint systems.
  • Understanding of mission engineering concepts and their application to weapons, platforms, and multi-domain operations.
  • Proficiency with MBSE tools and methodologies, such as Cameo, SAM, Rhapsody, SysML, and UPDM/UAF.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate weapons solutions and software into platform architectures using MBSE methodologies.
  • Develop and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle, ensuring traceability, verification, and compliance with program objectives.
  • Provide expertise in open systems standards, mission engineering, and software design as part of an integrated digital approach.
  • Apply mission engineering principles to optimize and analyze system and subsystem performance across diverse platforms and operational environments.
  • Collaborate with mission engineers, platform architects, and stakeholders to translate operational needs into executable system architectures and integrated technical solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.

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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