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 Ypsilanti, Michigan with qualified applicants in Ypsilanti, Herndon, VA; Melbourne, FL; or Westminster, CO encouraged to apply. 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:

Ypsilanti, Michigan is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

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 staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 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.