Systems Engineer; TS​/SCI; S} Security Clearance

Position: Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) {S} with Security Clearance
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. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here.

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Position Overview:

This position is for a Staff Systems Engineer. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system. 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 that's 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

* Supporting operations of software with tasks such as enterprise test events and user integration and onboarding

Required Qualifications:

* Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering 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 tracing 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:

* Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with an Adjudicated CI Poly

* Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with virtual teams

* Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD

* 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 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

* 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

Location:

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