Position Overview (Summary/Objective): We are seeking an experienced model-based systems engineer to support one of our primary programs working with the US Government to understand and define requirements for our software staff. In this position, you will be at the forefront of developing the systems that keep our nation safe and work in space emerging technology. This position will work with our team on adapting our architecture to the program requirements, creating a testing approach, and interacting across our program teams to ensure clear understanding during the software development cycle.
The team is primarily based in Herndon, VA. This position requires a current Top Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities: In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Provide systems engineering and enterprise architecture support to USG customers.
- Work with customers to improve their architecture and engineering workflows and processes with the identification or design of processes and tools.
- Responsible for articulating and capturing the architecture, system requirements, system design, and testing approach.
- Investigate and capture "As Is" architecture or workflows; identify "To Be" states; and make recommendation on transition from "As Is" to "To Be".
- Develop standard and repeatable processes, as appropriate, to support architecture, engineering, development, and integration.
- Support engineering review boards.
Basic Qualifications: - Current/active TS clearance.
- Work full-time on-site.
- 5 Years system engineering experience
- Experience performing all/most aspects of the system engineering (requirements analysis, interface control documentation, ConOps development, use case development, data flows and developing test plans.)
- Familiarity with a Requirements Tool
- Scrum/Agile Development knowledge and experience with Jira
Preferred Qualifications: - Certification in Model Based Systems Engineering.
- Experience with software and system development projects using model bases system engineering.
- Familiar with Enterprise Architecture concepts, System Engineering Principles as depicted in the System V, and MBSE in a model.
- Experience working with AWS and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of signal processing and/or algorithm development.
- Worked on a team using Agile or SAFe development processes.
Location: Join us at ARKA's headquarters in
Herndon, VA. In this position, you will be providing support to and representing all the units that make up ARKA, including Space & Defense Systems, Advanced Communications & Mission Applications, and ARKA International.
What We Offer: - Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
- Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
- 13 paid holidays
- Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to or contact and press 2 for Human Resources.
ITC & Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active US Government Security Clearance.
Visa Restrictions: No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.
ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)