Senior System Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 162,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility in schedule

Self-Starter environment

Ability to make an impact

Task completion emphasis

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior System Engineer to apply a broad blend of theoretical and practical system engineering knowledge to the acquisition process.

The role includes performing program reviews, preparing technical documents, validating major systems, and providing engineering support across programs with a focus on DoD aircraft systems. This position requires a high level of responsibility and a commitment to mission-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Advanced Electrical Engineering degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in aircraft systems, or a BA/BS with 15 years in the DoD with aircraft systems, or 20 years of related experience with proper certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct portfolio reviews to evaluate plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, and design tests.
• Perform program reviews to ensure subsystem and system performance meets specifications.
• Prepare technical documents defining system/subsystem characteristics and present management reports.
• Validate systems and analyze major engineering results.
• Provide system/ program engineering support and training for acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations oversight.
• Support program and project risk management activities per Air Force SEAM processes.
• Engage in trade space analysis, roadmaps, and set-based design concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security clearance

System engineering

Education

MA/MS in Electrical Engineering

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior System Engineer. The System Engineer shall perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process.

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 is 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 which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• Perform validation of systems, including 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Advanced Electrical Engineering degree (MA/MS) and 12 years of experience in aircraft systems, of which 5 years must be in the DoD, OR a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, of which 5 year must be in the DoD with aircraft systems, or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD with aircraft systems.

The expected annual salary range: $162k - $173k. 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.

Preferred

• **Work-Life Balance:** Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help
• **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Required

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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