Systems Engineer (TS/SCI CI POLY) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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This is an on-site position that can be located at either our Aurora, CO or King of Prussia, PA locations (OR JUST ONE LOCATION).  In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period.  Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.  We also offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates as well as consideration for sign on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels.

Position Overview:

This position is for a Systems Engineer.  We welcome applicants of all experience levels as we have multiple roles to fill!  You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition to growing your skills as a Systems Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in other disciplines that offer you opportunities to develop new skills in areas across the tech industry. 

Responsibilities:

Our ideal candidate is a Systems Engineer who is mission focused and passionate about system architecture, design, specification, evaluation, integration, test, and adaptation. This candidate will be joining our team of distributed engineers to help shape the architecture and requirements of custom applications and advanced R&D solutions for our customers. This candidate will be working in a multi-discipled agile team alongside developers, UX specialists, testers, and other needed roles.

As Systems Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams
• Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc
• Developing test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
• Decomposing system requirements and collaborating with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions
• Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
• Participating in the development and execution of program milestones events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
• Conducting testing events of software solutions and generating Test result documentation

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience developing systems requirements and developing test procedures that verify requirements
• Experience with using automated tests to sell off formal requirement verification
• Experience with government Site Acceptance process and procedures
• Experience in working with software-defined interfaces that use either XML or JSON to both document and implement 
• Experience working with Cameo Software Suite and experience with SATCOM or GEOINT systems 
• Experience developing tracings between requirements, code, and verification
• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team, fast paced environment
• BS Degree in a related technical field
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams 
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
• Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
• Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality

Pay Range:  $100,000 – $195,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Location:

This position is based out of ARKA’s King of Prussia, PA campus.  Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

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
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree 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. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. 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 staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions: 

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings: 

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: 

ARKA 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.