Systems Engineer (Secret or TS/SCI) S with Security Clearance

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Job description

Stratagem is now part of ARKA! Find us at ! ARKA Group L.P. 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 domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country's space endeavors. We're a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now! Position Overview: This position is for a Systems Engineer. We welcome applicants of all experience levels as we have multiple roles to fill! You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition to growing your skills as a Systems Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in other disciplines that offer you opportunities to develop new skills in areas across the tech industry. Responsibilities: Our ideal candidate is a Systems Engineer who is mission focused and passionate about system architecture, design, specification, evaluation, integration, test, and adaptation. This candidate will be joining our team of distributed engineers to help shape the architecture and requirements of custom applications and advanced R&D solutions for our customers. This candidate will be working in a multi-discipled agile team alongside developers, UX specialists, testers, and other needed roles. As Systems Engineer, your responsibilities include: 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
Required Qualifications: Active Secret or TS/SCI
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 tracings between requirements, code, and verification
Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
Cameo Software Suite BS plus 4+ years experience
Preferred Qualifications: Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)
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 excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality
Pay Range: $100,000 - $195,000 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The application window will close in 90 days for this position. Location: This position is based out of ARKA's nature abundant Aurora, CO OR Littleton, CO campus. Both locations are just outside of Denver, CO. 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. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. 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 or contact 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.

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