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Arcfield · 3 months ago

Sensor Engineer II

Springfield, Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Arcfield is dedicated to protecting the nation and its allies through innovations in various engineering fields. They are seeking a Sensor Engineer II to support the NGA Integration Test and Image Quality Office by providing independent verification and validation of software and hardware, and ensuring quality assurance prior to operations.

ConsultingManagement Consulting

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

TS/SCI clearanceImage Quality EquationsImagery systemsSimulationModelingSensor typesMatlabMicrosoft OfficeOralProblem analysisWritten communicationCollaborative work

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

Preferred

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