Senior 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 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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Position Overview:

This position is for a Senior Systems Engineer in Aurora CO. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

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 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:

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Willingness to obtain a Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph as required to support our customer
• Bachelors degree in computer science systems engineering IT or related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
• Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team fast paced environment
• Ability to develop requirements
• Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
• Ability to develop tracings between requirements code and verification
• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security CISSP or CASP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fully Adjudicated Counter Intelligence (CI) polygraph
• 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 with SATCOM or GEOINT systems
• 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
• 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
• Experience with Cameo modeling tools
• Experience developing a software architect using digital tools
• Experience with DOORS or DOOR Next Gen
• Experience with Gitlab

Pay Range: $120000 - $140000

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.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Location: Aurora CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

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 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 contact and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance and the ability and willingness to obtain a Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph as required to support our customer.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC