Arcfield

Defense systems engineering, cyber and missiles

Mission Planning Systems Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDahlgren, VA, USA$87.8k - $152.7kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
An active or interim Department of Defense Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
A bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of experience, a master's degree with 3–5 years of experience, or a PhD with 0–2 years of experience is required.
Experience defining independent verification and validation (IV&V) strategy, planning, and execution approaches is required.
Knowledge of the acquisition process and systems engineering tradeoffs is required.
Understanding of cruise missile flight dynamics is required.
Understanding of nuclear warhead requirements and interfaces is required.
Understanding of software interfaces and messaging protocols is required.
Ability to represent NSWCDD in a manner that instills trust with leadership is required.
Ability to perform analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to execute professional scientific or engineering work is required.
Ability to work independently and with others within established teams and across organizations to meet established goals within schedule-driven timelines is required.
Experience developing and presenting technical briefs is required.

Responsibilities

Support the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office in developing the Sea Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Fire Control Systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office is desired.

Responsibilities

The Program

The Mission Planning 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 defining independent, verification, and validation (IV&V) strategy, planning, and execution approaches.

Initiative and willingness to learn.
Knowledge of the acquisition process and systems engineering tradeoffs.
Understanding of cruise missile flight dynamics.
Understanding of nuclear warhead requirements and interfaces.
Understanding of software interfaces and messaging protocols.
Ability to represent NSWCDD in a manner that instills trust with leadership.
Demonstrated ability to perform analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to execute professional scientific/engineering work.
Ability to work independently and with others within established teams, across organizations, to meet established goals within schedule driven timelines.
Experience developing and presenting technical briefs.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

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: $87,840.69 Max: $152,737.91
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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