Arcfield
Mission Analysis Independent Verification & Validation Branch Manager
Arcfield, Brook Park, Ohio, United States
Mission Assurance Branch Manager – Arcfield
Arcfield
protects the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering, launch assurance, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, and IT specialists with over 60 years of experience supporting cyber, space, hypersonic, and nuclear deterrence missions.
Overview As Engineering Branch Manager for the Mission Assurance Support Contract, you will oversee Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) analyses across launch vehicle disciplines. You will report directly to the Program Manager and collaborate with flight mechanics, flight controls, thermal/propulsion, loads, structures, and flight software teams to support National Security Space Launch (NSSL) vehicles such as Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Vulcan, and potential New Entrant launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
Lead programmatic activities: support internal meetings, maintain labor/staffing budgets for Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, and Thermal/Propulsion groups, coordinate staff hardware/software/travel needs, and manage external technical meetings.
Develop and maintain IV&V schedules for tool development and mission‑specific IV&V.
Support proposal development, budget planning, and external programmatic meetings.
Direct work assignments, conduct annual performance reviews, approve weekly timecards, hold weekly or biweekly staff meetings, recruit and hire qualified engineers, and coordinate employee training and professional development.
Manage IV&V task planning and execution; oversee technology documentation and coordinate IV&V tool development.
Present technical status, findings, and results at technical and programmatic meetings.
Additional Desired Skills
Fundamental knowledge in Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, and Thermal/Propulsion.
Experience in flight mechanics, flight controls, or thermal/propulsion analyses and simulations, including code, model, and methodology development.
Familiarity with simulation codes such as MATLAB, C++, and Fortran.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Qualifications
12–15 years of applicable experience with a Bachelor of Science; 10–13 years with a Master of Science; 10+ years with a Ph.D. in a related field.
Prior leadership or management experience of an engineering team.
Ability to independently organize and direct small teams to analyze, document, and present findings to internal and external customers.
Training/experience in Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, or Thermal/Propulsion analyses of aerospace vehicles for space and/or launch vehicles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Security clearance: active DoD Secret level clearance required; TS/SCI clearance also required.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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protects the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering, launch assurance, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, and IT specialists with over 60 years of experience supporting cyber, space, hypersonic, and nuclear deterrence missions.
Overview As Engineering Branch Manager for the Mission Assurance Support Contract, you will oversee Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) analyses across launch vehicle disciplines. You will report directly to the Program Manager and collaborate with flight mechanics, flight controls, thermal/propulsion, loads, structures, and flight software teams to support National Security Space Launch (NSSL) vehicles such as Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Vulcan, and potential New Entrant launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
Lead programmatic activities: support internal meetings, maintain labor/staffing budgets for Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, and Thermal/Propulsion groups, coordinate staff hardware/software/travel needs, and manage external technical meetings.
Develop and maintain IV&V schedules for tool development and mission‑specific IV&V.
Support proposal development, budget planning, and external programmatic meetings.
Direct work assignments, conduct annual performance reviews, approve weekly timecards, hold weekly or biweekly staff meetings, recruit and hire qualified engineers, and coordinate employee training and professional development.
Manage IV&V task planning and execution; oversee technology documentation and coordinate IV&V tool development.
Present technical status, findings, and results at technical and programmatic meetings.
Additional Desired Skills
Fundamental knowledge in Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, and Thermal/Propulsion.
Experience in flight mechanics, flight controls, or thermal/propulsion analyses and simulations, including code, model, and methodology development.
Familiarity with simulation codes such as MATLAB, C++, and Fortran.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Qualifications
12–15 years of applicable experience with a Bachelor of Science; 10–13 years with a Master of Science; 10+ years with a Ph.D. in a related field.
Prior leadership or management experience of an engineering team.
Ability to independently organize and direct small teams to analyze, document, and present findings to internal and external customers.
Training/experience in Flight Mechanics, Flight Controls, or Thermal/Propulsion analyses of aerospace vehicles for space and/or launch vehicles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Security clearance: active DoD Secret level clearance required; TS/SCI clearance also required.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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