Senior Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/ESG at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role covers MBSE, system validation, and technical documentation across acquisition, development, deployment, and sustainment of C2ISR and related defense systems.

Requires a US citizen with an active Secret clearance, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and 12 years in the discipline, including 5 in the DoD. On-site role with competitive benefits and work-life balance emphasized.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 12 years in engineering with 5+ in DoD contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program portfolio reviews to evaluate plans and test results.
• Prepare technical documentation and management reports for planning and actions.
• Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development.
• Provide engineering support across acquisition, integration, and sustainment.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

DoD acquisition

Network architectures

Embedded systems

Cloud deployment

Virtualization

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Engineering tools

Documentation/requirements tracing

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

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.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive program portfolio reviews to evaluate and recommend alternative plans, enhance systems engineering processes, manage and sustain technical baselines, and design/perform system-level tests to ensure subsystem and system performance aligns with approved specifications.
• Review and evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, designs, and test results to verify subsystem and system performance compliance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation defining and recommending system/subsystem characteristics, management reports, and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions, applying engineering economy principles.
• Perform system validations, including criteria and procedure development, and analyze/evaluate major engineering system results.
• Provide engineering, technical support, and training for programs/initiatives, including acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, evolution, deployment, fielding, installation, and operations oversight.
• Support risk management activities in alignment with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (AF SEAM) processes.
• Conduct formal trade studies considering engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-performance balance, lifecycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
• Offer technical recommendations through reviews, studies, audits, evaluations, analyses, procedural guidance, and documentation, supporting engineering Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Analyze proposals to compare and quantify technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness of proposed systems and components.

Concepts and Requirements Analysis:

• Review and analyze key documents, including Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs).
• Conduct assessments of military utility, operational concepts (CONOPs), technology development strategies, functional configuration audits (FCAs), physical configuration audits (PCAs), and technology standards profiles.
• Analyze system concepts and user requirements entered into system requirements baselines (functional, allocated, and product).

Engineering Process Support:

• Assist in material solution analysis, technology development, engineering, manufacturing, production, deployment, and operations support.
• Provide support for engineering technical processes, including version/configuration control, requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and decision analysis.
• Perform risk, configuration, technical data, and interface management, as well as technical planning and assessments.

Technical Reviews and Documentation:

• Support planning and execution of technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Technology Readiness Assessments) and develop associated documentation (e.g., Systems Engineering Plan, Risk Management Plan).
• Develop systems engineering documentation, ensuring understanding of systems-of-systems interactions, configuration management, technical data packages, and acquisition/sustainment engineering processes.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor’s Degree in a related professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

• Modeling & simulation; MBSE principles; verification & validation
• Configuration management principles
• Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, application deployment, cloud deployment and virtualization
• Familiarity with DoD Acquisition processes including Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, EMD, Production & Deployment
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, live aircrew training, TTP development, and Range Infrastructure architectures/systems

Technical Skills

• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of systems engineering for acquisition
• Engineering support across system lifecycle (requirements through disposal)
• Understanding and implementation of DoD acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes
• Familiarity with Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, EMD, Production & Deployment activities
• Use of analytical, simulation, MBSE, and digital engineering tools (as provided)

Additional Information

The expected annual salary range: $145k - $155k. 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.

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

Education

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

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