Senior Systems Test Engineer

Senior Systems Testing EngineerArcfield is looking for a Senior Systems Testing Engineer to join a skilled, highly respected and long-standing team supporting Integration, Testing, and Analysis for operational and emerging systems. This position requires an understanding of the Intelligence Community and customer domain, along with a strong focus on Systems Engineering processes in support of operational mission execution. The successful candidate could support product evaluations, trade studies, new product initializations, and/or algorithm assessments. Familiarity with current GEOINT systems and products will be useful to develop, assess, and execute test and verification methodologies. Activities may include, but are not limited to:Perform analysis and evaluations of operational capabilitiesPerform project management required for integrating, testing, evaluating systemsConduct baseline assessment of system performance to support mission initializationsEvaluate algorithms to quantify the performance given its desired mission applicationRespond to anomalous mission behaviors to recommend possible causes and corrective actionsQualificationsRequired:Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5Degree in Imaging Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or STEM field, or successful completion of an accredited U.S. military/government imagery analysis training programExperience working directly with or general knowledge of PAN, IR, MSI, RADAR, LIDAR, and FMV imagery and associated products, such as Full Spectrum GEOINT (FSG)Knowledge or experience in all facets of imagery exploitation, artifact/anomaly identificationExperience in mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessmentUnderstanding of the systems engineering life cycle to include independent testing and data verificationIndependently determines and develops approach to solutionsProficient in oral and written communication skillsSelf-starter who requires minimum supervisionAbility to assume a team lead role for the work groupDemonstrated ability and success working in team environments.Desired:Experience working in a DoD or IC operational environmentExperience working on Product Initialization teamsUnderstanding of Machine Learning and Neural Network algorithmsWorking knowledge of coding/scripting techniques (e.g. C, Python, Matlab, IDL)Working knowledge of various basic ELTsProficient in using Microsoft Office tools, Confluence, JIRAEEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.