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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S} - **Company:** ARKA Group - **Location:** Ypsilanti, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Geospatial Intelligence, JSON, Satcom, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cloud Platform System, Information Technology - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8741917/staff-systems-engineer-tssci-with-ci-poly-s ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance * Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering field * At least 5 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering * 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 tracing between requirements, code, and verification * Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology * Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP), * Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with virtual teams * Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD * 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 business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs * Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD * Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams * Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs * Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality * Experience with Cameo modeling tools * Experience developing a software architect using digital tools * Experience with DOORS or DOOR Next Gen, 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. ## Description This position is for a Staff Systems Engineer. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system., * 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 * Supporting operations of software with tasks such as enterprise test events and user integration and onboarding ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)