General / Interdisciplinary Engineer Senior ( Mechanical Engineer)

Applied Research Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a full-time General / Interdisciplinary Engineer at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX. The role covers systems engineering, technical reviews, and lifecycle support across multiple programs.

Active TS/SCI clearance and a Mechanical Engineering degree are required, with 5+ years’ experience in engineering. The position involves collaboration with diverse teams and customers, with on-site work at Lackland AFB and opportunities to impact mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years in a technical engineering role.
• Ability to collaborate across organizations and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review program portfolios and recommend improvements to systems engineering programs.
• Conduct program and design reviews to ensure subsystem performance meets specs.
• Prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations for planning and actions.
• Validate systems and analyze major engineering results.
• Provide engineering support, training, and risk-management inputs.
• Support various lifecycle activities including deployment and sustainment.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI Clearance

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unix/Linux

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time General / Interdisciplinary Engineer located at Lackland AFB-San Antonio, TX.

Why Work with us ?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents that define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.
• Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, “Set-based design” for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA), and cost versus capability trade-off analysis.
• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a technical engineering role
• Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams
• Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience implementing, troubleshooting and supporting Unix/Linux operating system and web servers.
• Experience working with agile methodology
• Knowledge in multiple programming languages
• Experience scripting, writing, and modifying code to improve monitoring/deployment is a plus
• Excellent customer service, leadership, communication, and interface skills

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.