Senior Software Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support AFLCMC/ES and AFPEO/ES programs. This full-time hybrid role is located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with duties spanning software design, development, and integration for DoD systems.

Responsibilities include lifecycle activities, requirements traceability, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity. Salary ranges up to $165k and contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• 12 years of experience developing stand-alone and cloud-based applications, including at least five years supporting DoD programs.
• Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies for PI planning and continuous delivery.
• Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments for secure, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD acquisition lifecycle activities across all phases (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support).
• Apply software engineering principles to system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts.
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities.
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports.
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks; provide input to acquisition documentation and program decisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python development

System analysis

Agile SAFe 6.0

Requirements decomposition

Release management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Cameo Enterprise Architect

AWS

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO ES portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ES is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full-time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.
*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*

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

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risksProvide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision‑making processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 12 years of experience developing stand‑alone applications and cloud‑based applications including at least five years supporting DoD program
• Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies, supporting iterative software development, program increment (PI) planning, and continuous delivery practices.
• Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition, technical solution development, and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities
• Proven ability to support system architecture and requirements development, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives.
• Hands‑on experience with Python development for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.
• Proficiency using engineering and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments, supporting secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

The expected annual salary range: $155k - $165k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key 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.

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