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Systems Engineer / Systems Analyst

Arcfield

Chesterbrook, PA · Posted July 29, 2026

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About the job

Responsibilities

Standard Job Description:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analysis for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Specific Job Description:

Conduct technical analysis to support customers making informed decisions that optimize performance of large, complex systems. Create, modify, and run simulation tools and models to perform detailed technical analysis. Review and interpret system performance specifications to ensure simulations and models are accurately evaluating desired performance. Review, evaluate, and interpret analysis results and present them to customers with recommended courses of action. Tools, models, and data evaluation are typically performed with combinations of Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, R, or similar platforms.

Systems Engineer III, I08, SSYEEI08

Qualifications

Required:

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2

5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline.

High degree of computer literacy with ability to rapidly learn complex applications and tools.

Competence/experience in one or more of the following: Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R

Strong analysis skills, with the ability to identify and accurately describe system issues

Ability to write and speak confidently, articulately, and clearly to participate in and brief at technical meetings.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Desired:

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline. • Strong organization and presentation skills. Ability to effectively summarize, report, and present detailed technical topics for executive status. • Customer focused and capable of representing the customer in user outreach, familiarity activities and community forums. • Understand the systems engineering life cycle.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

Min: $94,910,76 Max: $165,031.40 EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

Standard Job Description:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and effectiveness analysis for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Specific Job Description:

Conduct technical analysis to support customers making informed decisions that optimize performance of large, complex systems. Create, modify, and run simulation tools and models to perform detailed technical analysis. Review and interpret system performance specifications to ensure simulations and models are accurately evaluating desired performance. Review, evaluate, and interpret analysis results and present them to customers with recommended courses of action. Tools, models, and data evaluation are typically performed with combinations of Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, R, or similar platforms.

Systems Engineer III, I08, SSYEEI08

Required:

Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2

5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline.

High degree of computer literacy with ability to rapidly learn complex applications and tools.

Competence/experience in one or more of the following: Matlab, Python, Perl, Java, C++, or R

Strong analysis skills, with the ability to identify and accurately describe system issues

Ability to write and speak confidently, articulately, and clearly to participate in and brief at technical meetings.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Desired:

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems), physics, mathematics, computer science, data science or similar technical discipline. • Strong organization and presentation skills. Ability to effectively summarize, report, and present detailed technical topics for executive status. • Customer focused and capable of representing the customer in user outreach, familiarity activities and community forums. • Understand the systems engineering life cycle.