Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S} (Finance)

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") 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 enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

ARKA is seeking a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer to join our Radar and Sensors Technology (RST) business to oversee community engagements and prepare the program for operation. This position will be responsible for working across the ARKA team as well as with the rest of the enterprise, including the government and other vendors, to ensure ARKA's capabilities meet government expectations and integrate with other technologies. This position requires an individual with knowledge of the Synthetic Aperture Radar enterprise and ability to think independently and communicate effectively while representing the company and program.

Candidates for this position should have a passion for modern software practices and understand how to organize teams to meet delivery deadlines. Similarly, candidates should be able to represent the program in a large enterprise and provide input on how to best integrate our technology with other vendors.

This is a non-people management position based in Melbourne, FL. The expected start date for the position is mid to late July.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical contributions and leadership within the program and coordinate across the business
• Provide engineering support to large enterprise programs for all aspects of ground system development from mission analysis through verification/validation of system performance
• Use knowledge of synthetic aperture radar systems to drive program toward operations and integration with cutting edge technologies
• Engage directly with ARKA's customers and facilitate other leadership engagement where appropriate
• Mentor and develop technical staff to achieve their full professional potential

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 10 years of experience with geospatial processing and imaging systems
• Detailed understanding of current SAR and other imaging systems, related ground architectures, and current prime contractors
• Experience leading integrated product teams as a product owner and delivering capabilities on budget and schedule
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams and a willingness to travel as required
• Positive, collaborative attitude to help inspire internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team and act as customer interface
• Experience working on an Agile team and executing according to SAFe principles

Location: Melbourne, FL

Melbourne provides easy access to pristine beaches, including the famous Cocoa Beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. Enjoy the many benefits of a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers which means residents participate in outdoor activities year-round. Besides beaches, the city offers numerous parks, golf courses, water sports, nature preserves, and wildlife areas, like the Brevard Zoo and Wickham Park. Melbourne offers excellent public and private schools, with the Brevard Public School District being consistently ranked among the top in Florida. It has a Low Cost of Living: compared to other cities in Florida and the national average, Melbourne offers a lower cost of living, particularly regarding housing. Melbourne offers a vibrant cultural scene with local musicians and artists, alongside national performers at the King Performing Arts Center. The Historic Downtown Melbourne district features boutiques, galleries, and diverse dining. Overall, Melbourne is a great place to live, family-friendly with a strong sense of community, including areas like Suntree and Viera.

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
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree 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 25 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 staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

ARKA 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.