Principal Acquisition Program Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Principal Acquisition Program Engineer to support Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah. The role focuses on expert-level analyses, lifecycle management, risk assessment, and acquisition decision support to sustain mission readiness across the defense program.

The candidate will contribute to technical reviews, reviews of documentation, and coordination with government offices and contractors to ensure successful program execution. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering plus 25 years of relevant experience or Doctorate in engineering with 25 years of experience.
• Extensive experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and weapon systems.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering efforts across the system acquisition lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical recommendations to Government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analyses, risk assessments, and trade studies across development, production, fielding, sustainment, and service life extension activities.
• Review and evaluate engineering documentation, tech data, requirements, and program artifacts to support acquisition decisions.
• Coordinate with government offices, vendors, and stakeholders to develop technical recommendations.
• Support SEFRs, design reviews, milestone reviews, and other engineering assessments throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports and decision-support products for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Briefings

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Doctorate degree in engineering

Tools

DoD acquisition processes

Job description

ARS is seeking a Principal Acquisition Program Engineer at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah.

The candidate will provide expert-level engineering analyses, technical reviews, risk assessments, service life management activities, and acquisition decision-making to ensure mission readiness and successful program execution across the acquisition lifecycle.

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:

• Provide engineering and technical support for Air Force armament, munitions, and weapon system programs throughout development, production, fielding, sustainment, and service life extension activities.
• Support engineering evaluations and lifecycle management activities for armament systems, munitions, and CAD/PAD devices, including service life assessments, hazard classification reviews, and technical specification development.
• Review and evaluate engineering documentation, technical data packages, requirements, and program artifacts to support acquisition and sustainment decision making.
• Conduct engineering analyses, risk assessments, trade studies, and technical evaluations to support system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETRs), design reviews, milestone reviews, and other engineering assessments throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop technical recommendations and provide engineering expertise to Government program offices, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful program execution.
• Prepare technical reports, briefings, engineering documentation, and decision-support products for Government leadership and program stakeholders.
• Support service life management, configuration management, requirements management, and sustainment planning activities to maintain mission effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret security clearance required
• Education and experience requirements must meet one of the following:
• Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline + 25 years of relevant experience and recognized at national level in a relevant technical field, specialized engineering, or technology area. Published in the area of expertise and have taught formally in the area; or Doctorate degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 25 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience supporting DoD acquisition programs, weapon systems, munitions, armament systems, aerospace systems, or related defense programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering efforts across the system acquisition lifecycle
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and briefing skills
• Ability to work independently and provide technical recommendations to Government leadership

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.