Systems Engineer
Arcfield
Washington, DC · Posted November 12, 2026
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About the job
Responsibilities
Be part of a fast-paced team supporting Navy Strategic Systems Programs Re-Entry Systems Branch and the D5LE2 Program as a Systems Engineer. This unique and challenging role requires a strong understanding of both Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapon systems and Department of Defense (DoD) delivery platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison, ensuring alignment of complex interfaces, verifying system compatibility in all operational environments/locations, and helping manage successful integration activities. The position will require the candidate to have detailed knowledge and experience relating to nuclear weapon programs, understand relationships between DOE, DoD, and government contractors, and able to manage multiple critical tasks simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as Arcfield’s primary representative to the SSP D5LE2 Program Manager, providing high-level support and ensuring seamless execution.
Assist the customer in system planning, interface and compatibility requirements, assessment, qualification, and program reviews of Navy weapon systems.
Support working groups and subcommittees, to include participating as a principal member and technical secretary; coordinating meetings; developing and publishing meeting announcements, agendas and summaries; and tracking action items.
Coordinate with, and align efforts amongst various organizations: DOE, their Design Agents and Production Agents; DoD entities; SSP branches; and industry partners.
Develop technical documentation and deliver briefings.
Interface directly with the customer.
Travel for meetings and customer interactions as required.
Qualifications
Required
Advanced degree in a technical field (Science or Engineering).
BS with 6-10 years, MS with 4-6 years or PhD with 2-4 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
Must have current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret and DOE Q clearance.
Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical issues to senior leaders.
Experienced problem solver with demonstrated capability solving complex multi-disciplinary problem sets with solutions that achieve multiple stakeholder objectives within program constraints.
Possess strong written and oral skills.
Demonstrated experience with organization, logistics, and general meeting management.
Experience creating meeting materials and working with a large team.
Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred
Active DoD Top-Secret clearance and DOE Q clearance.
Experience working in a classified environment and with security-related operations.
Experience working with integrated multi-disciplinary teams across DoD and DOE enterprise forums related to strategic weapon systems.
Experience with Navy SLBM missile and reentry body programs.
Demonstrated understanding of government enterprises.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage detailed tasks.
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
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: $135,035.83 Max: $234,801.11 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.
Be part of a fast-paced team supporting Navy Strategic Systems Programs Re-Entry Systems Branch and the D5LE2 Program as a Systems Engineer. This unique and challenging role requires a strong understanding of both Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapon systems and Department of Defense (DoD) delivery platforms. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical liaison, ensuring alignment of complex interfaces, verifying system compatibility in all operational environments/locations, and helping manage successful integration activities. The position will require the candidate to have detailed knowledge and experience relating to nuclear weapon programs, understand relationships between DOE, DoD, and government contractors, and able to manage multiple critical tasks simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as Arcfield’s primary representative to the SSP D5LE2 Program Manager, providing high-level support and ensuring seamless execution.
Assist the customer in system planning, interface and compatibility requirements, assessment, qualification, and program reviews of Navy weapon systems.
Support working groups and subcommittees, to include participating as a principal member and technical secretary; coordinating meetings; developing and publishing meeting announcements, agendas and summaries; and tracking action items.
Coordinate with, and align efforts amongst various organizations: DOE, their Design Agents and Production Agents; DoD entities; SSP branches; and industry partners.
Develop technical documentation and deliver briefings.
Interface directly with the customer.
Travel for meetings and customer interactions as required.
Required
Advanced degree in a technical field (Science or Engineering).
BS with 6-10 years, MS with 4-6 years or PhD with 2-4 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
Must have current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top-Secret and DOE Q clearance.
Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical issues to senior leaders.
Experienced problem solver with demonstrated capability solving complex multi-disciplinary problem sets with solutions that achieve multiple stakeholder objectives within program constraints.
Possess strong written and oral skills.
Demonstrated experience with organization, logistics, and general meeting management.
Experience creating meeting materials and working with a large team.
Able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Preferred
Active DoD Top-Secret clearance and DOE Q clearance.
Experience working in a classified environment and with security-related operations.
Experience working with integrated multi-disciplinary teams across DoD and DOE enterprise forums related to strategic weapon systems.
Experience with Navy SLBM missile and reentry body programs.
Demonstrated understanding of government enterprises.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage detailed tasks.
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.