Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer TSSCI S

ARKA Group L.P. (ARKA) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military intelligence community and commercial space industry delivering nextgeneration 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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Position Overview:

ARKA is seeking a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer to join our Radar and Sensors Technology (RST) business to execute current geospatial processing efforts while catalyzing growth in the expanding market for EO and SARbased applications. This individual brings a strong positive reputation with key customers such as the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) National GeospatialIntelligence Agency (NGA) Space Development Agency (SDA) and/or its United States Space Force (USSF) parent and is regarded as a trusted industry resource.

Our RST team collaborates on development projects with staff at other ARKA locations and we routinely work with other companies who share our commitment to our customers and their missions. RST develops specialized and innovative solutions for new sources of geospatial data analytic methods software and engineering services. Our work transforms how customers support defense and intelligence missions at scale revealing unique information and insights. We contribute to integrated space solutions by harnessing and applying disruptive technologies.

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 thats of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical contributions and leadership across programs pursuits and proposals
• Provide engineering support to large enterprise programs for all aspects of ground system development from mission analysis through verification/validation of system performance
• Collaborate with program and portfolio leadership business development and strategy leadership and other members of the technical staff to define growth strategy based on customer insights
• Engage directly with ARKAs customers and facilitate other leadership engagement where appropriate
• Recommend and assist in defining the business case for ARKA investments (IR&D Sell B&P) as appropriate
• Generate ideas for new ARKA opportunities (whitepapers etc.
• Mentor and develop technical staff to achieve their full professional potential

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance
• Graduate degree in Engineering with 15 years of experience with geospatial processing and imaging systems
• Detailed understanding of current EO OPIR SAR and other imaging systems related ground architectures and current prime contractors
• Willingness to travel as required
• Positive collaborative attitude to help inspire internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ability to interact with a cross functional team and act as customer interface
• Ability to capture customer research and development (CRAD) efforts to prototype and demonstrate new analytical technologies
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) integration and test system selloff and delivery experience of highvolume ground operations systems
• Experience working on an Agile team and executing according to SAFe principles

Location:Herndon VA

Herndon offers a charming blend of smalltown ambiance and modern conveniences. In historic Herndon youll findsmall town charmwhile maintaining all the amenities of big city life. The area has beloved farms to explore historic sites festivals local parks breweries and some of the best restaurants in the area. Its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the Herndon Metrorail Station provides easy travel to over 400 shops and restaurants in the malls of Tysons or stay on the train and see the monuments and memorials of Washington DC. Overall Herndon provides aperfect mix of smalltown charm and bigcity amenities complimented with many family local attractions events music restaurants and a great lifestyle!

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 ShortTerm and LongTerm 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 25 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 or contactand press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Preemployment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several preemployment 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC