Jobs at ARKA Group L.P.

Senior DevSecOps Engineer responsible for delivering complex software applications into operations. The role focuses on Kubernetes deployments, containerization, Helm-based releases, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a fully adjudicated CI polygraph and IAT Level II or III certification. Preferred experience includes Agile methodologies, RMF processes, infrastructure as code, container tools, and observability platforms.

Develop and deploy machine learning algorithms for defense and commercial applications, working with images, text, graph data, NLP, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and large language models. Responsibilities include analyzing large datasets, building inference models, using cloud services for training and deployment, researching emerging methods, and preparing technical documentation. The role requires Python, machine learning experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least two years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.

Performs mission assurance, survivability, reliability, and component engineering for military and space programs. Reviews electrical component and materials requirements, conducts radiation and reliability analyses, selects and qualifies high-reliability parts, develops test plans, interprets radiation test results, manages parts lists, supports procurement, and prepares technical documentation and customer presentations. The role is onsite in Danbury, Connecticut and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Senior DevSecOps Engineer responsible for delivering complex software applications into operations. The role focuses on Kubernetes deployments, containerization, Helm and Argo CD, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, infrastructure automation, troubleshooting, and secure infrastructure operations. Preferred experience includes Docker, Podman, Terraform, CloudFormation, observability tools, Scrum, Agile, and government RMF processes. An active TS/SCI clearance with fully adjudicated CI polygraph is required.

Leads architecture and technical direction for electro-optical and infrared systems across the full development lifecycle. Defines mission-level architectures, requirements, interfaces, design trades, error budgets, verification plans, and CONOPS. Oversees cross-functional engineering teams, interfaces with customers and program management, supports proposals and business development, presents design reviews, and leads internal research projects. Spaceborne imaging experience and knowledge of optical payload technologies are preferred.

Manages a local IT team and serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and enterprise IT. Oversees classified and unclassified systems, network infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, security, compliance, projects, and escalated support. Leads technical implementations, migrations, maintenance, monitoring, patching, automation, and integrations while establishing performance metrics. Requires extensive systems or network administration experience, leadership capabilities, an active TS/SCI clearance, and CompTIA Security+ certification.

Manages a local IT team and serves as a business liaison for classified and unclassified systems. Oversees system and network administration, cloud infrastructure, security, migrations, maintenance, compliance, escalated support, technical initiatives, and IT project delivery. Develops team members, establishes performance metrics, communicates changes, and recommends technical solutions aligned with business needs and enterprise standards.

Manages multiple IT projects from intake through completion, coordinating stakeholders, vendors, budgets, timelines, scope, documentation, metrics, and reporting. Identifies process and data gaps, develops visualizations and performance indicators, ensures compliance with PMO standards, and communicates project status and risks to leadership. The role requires strong organization, analytical problem-solving, communication, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills in a rapidly changing environment.

Designs, deploys, and supports complex software applications using infrastructure, DevOps, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and automation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, application deployment, Helm-based releases, infrastructure management, and collaboration with distributed teams. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a fully adjudicated full-scope polygraph, IAT certification, and up to 25% travel to Herndon, Virginia.

Leads software architecture and engineering for complex classified government systems. Responsibilities include designing cloud-native distributed architectures, establishing APIs and interface standards, guiding DevOps and CI/CD adoption, governing software quality and resilience, managing technical risks, conducting customer technical exchanges, and mentoring distributed engineering teams. The role requires collaboration with government customers and subcontractors and supports mission-critical space and national security applications.

Manage complex satellite communications programs from contract award through delivery. Coordinate engineering, contracts, business development, finance, and production teams while overseeing schedules, budgets, risks, milestones, and customer relationships. Maintain program pipeline and data integrity, support future mission planning, and manage multiple customer programs simultaneously. The role requires aerospace or defense program management experience, a bachelor’s degree, and eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Leads and mentors AI/ML engineers while contributing hands-on to machine learning development. Responsibilities include building data pipelines, training and deploying models, designing scalable ML systems, conducting code and model reviews, applying LLMs and deep learning, guiding technical strategy, managing performance, hiring, and overseeing project delivery. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and expertise in Python, machine learning frameworks, MLOps, software development, and advanced AI/ML algorithms.

Manage one or more mission-critical software programs for DoD customers, overseeing budgets, contracts, schedules, risks, and delivery. Serve as the liaison between customers and engineering while coordinating cross-functional teams. Build customer relationships, support business capture, lead executive and government briefings, and ensure programs remain within scope and schedule. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and extensive program management experience.

Leads systems engineering for space-based electro-optical systems, including requirements management, system integration, verification, technical oversight, interface documentation, testing, risk management, and subcontractor coordination. Develops program plans, specifications, verification matrices, and customer review materials while guiding cross-functional technical teams. Requires expertise in aerospace electronics, embedded and FPGA-based controls, electrical interfaces, MBSE, and space-environment considerations.

Designs, deploys, and supports complex software applications in operations using DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters, containerization, Helm-based deployments, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, scripting and automation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure security. The role requires collaboration with distributed teams and maintaining government security compliance. Preferred experience includes Agile development, RMF processes, infrastructure as code, container tools, and observability platforms.

Develop and maintain software and algorithms for synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical, and remote-sensing systems supporting defense and intelligence customers. Responsibilities include translating prototypes into robust applications, collaborating with radar and research experts, participating across the software development lifecycle, troubleshooting issues, testing, documentation, and learning advanced sensing technologies. The role is onsite in Ypsilanti, Michigan and requires U.S. citizenship plus eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Staff Systems Engineer responsible for requirements management, system decomposition, traceability, verification planning, test procedure development, and software system operations. The role coordinates distributed development teams, supports mission capability implementation, conducts formal government testing and sell-off events, documents test results, and assists with enterprise testing, user integration, and onboarding. Requires active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, systems engineering experience, and IAT Level II or III certification.

Staff Systems Engineer responsible for requirements management, technical direction, system decomposition, verification planning, test procedure development, traceability, and software system operations. The role coordinates distributed development teams, supports mission capability implementation, conducts formal government testing and sell-off events, documents test results, and assists with enterprise testing, user integration, and onboarding.

Develop and implement machine learning algorithms across computer vision, natural language processing, time-series, graph data, reinforcement learning, and large language models. Analyze large multi-domain datasets, apply current research, document solutions, and support AWS-based training and deployment pipelines. Mentor team members and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams. The role requires substantial AI/ML development experience, strong Python and ML library skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Own end-to-end deployment and operational success of mission-critical enterprise software across customer environments. Develop C#/.NET and Java customizations, manage Kubernetes infrastructure and Helm-based IaC, optimize CI/CD pipelines, troubleshoot production systems, and support high availability. Serve as the primary technical customer liaison, provide training, incorporate field feedback into product roadmaps, and remove technical blockers. The role is full-time onsite in Colorado Springs with up to 25% travel and requires an active Secret clearance.