What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensor Engineer II position at Arcfield?
Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
Responsibilities
Employee will provide support to the NGA Integration Test and Image Quality Office (TAC) which is the primary integration testing and quality assurance organization. Employee will assist with providing independent verification and validation of software and hardware, and information system releases prior to operations.
- Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles and theories.
- Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.
- Sources, selects, and qualifies components used in the company's technology.
- Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability.
- Acts as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources.
- Investigates alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes.
- Develops guidelines/procedures on vendor selection.
- Evaluates supplier change notification and qualifies changes, as needed.
- May maintain component data management system including qualification records/results/documentation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Poly
- BS 2-4 Years or MS 0-2 in Imaging Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM field.
- Working knowledge of Image Quality Equations (IQEs) to include creation and application.
- Basic understanding of simulation and modeling techniques or the image creation process.
- Working knowledge of imagery systems to include basic types of PAN, IR, and RADAR.
- Working knowledge of various basic ELTs, Matlab, and mathematics/equations/functions.
- Basic knowledge of sensor types to include airborne, space-borne, and FMV.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills
- Able to develop and use more complex concepts and processes, conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills
Desired:
- Familiarity with current GEOINT systems, products and development, as well as exploitation software packages such as all ELTs, AGITK, and other software plug-ins or applications necessary to develop test and verification methodologies.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Analex Corporation, Arcfield without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
