Senior Systems Engineer 1

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Holloman AFB (Alamogordo, NM) seeks a Design and Requirements Engineer to assist with integration of COTS software with test articles and research platforms, supporting defense R&D in ordinance and energetics, plus program management tasks.

The role requires US Citizenship, DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to interface with customers, develop system requirements, and lead cross-functional teams charged with delivering high-precision test capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• US Citizenship required and DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with systems integration of hardware and software (COTS and Proprietary).
• Read schematics and support test setups and field testing.
• Supervise layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of hardware.
• Experience with technical writing and collaborative skills.
• Prototyping, simulating and testing integrated sensor systems.
• Knowledge of SEBoK and systems engineering principles.
• Mechanical and electrical operations knowledge.
• Project management up to $2M/year.
• Familiar with data communications hardware and digital protocols.
• Technical drawing; AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers/executives and communite effectively with key stakeholders and manage teams toward objectives.
• Support engineering design development and document system requirements to ensure the final product meets its purpose.
• Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Understand defense tech and IT networks (ATO, NIST RMF) relevant to operations.
• Develop server-based hardware architectures with diverse I/O devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and reports.

Skills

Systems integration

Schematic reading

Technical writing

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Applied Research Associates, Inc., Test Technology Division is looking for a candidate for the position of Design and Requirements Engineer. In this role, you will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in performing integration of COTS software with unique test articles and research platforms. You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics. In addition to your technical role, you will assist with program management, planning and budgeting, and status reporting.

Job Requirement: Due to the work performed and ARA’s interactions with the defense community, US Citizenship is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• The ability to interface with customers/executives and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, and subsequently manage team members towards meeting project objectives
• Support engineering design development and identify, analyze, document, and manage system requirements to ensure the final product meets its intended purpose
• Assist with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates
• Technical understanding of the defense industry T&E approved to operate (ATO) on DOD networks (e.g., enterprise level IT, NIST RMF, etc…)
• Experience in developing server based hardware architectures involving a wide range of input/output devices
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work or military experience
• U.S. Citizenship - Due to the work performed and ARA’s interactions with the defense community, US Citizenship is required.
• Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience with systems integration of hardware and software (COTs and Proprietary)
• Be able to read schematic diagrams and support assembly of test setups and field testing.
• Supervise layout, fabrication, assembly and installation of experimental or test hardware.
• Experience with technical writing, critical thinking and collaborative skills.
• Experienced in prototyping, simulating and testing integrated sensor systems and electronic controls across a broad range of technologies
• Knowledge of the Systems Engineering principles and body of knowledge (SEBoK)
• Mechanical and electrical operations principles
• Project management of up to $2M/year
• Familiar with data communications hardware and digital protocols.
• Technical drawing
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks
• Lead specialized and cross functional teams

Typical Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 6-8 years’ experience or relevant military experience.

Job Location:

Holloman AFB (Alamogordo, New Mexico)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

ExperienceRequired

• 8 - 10 years: Relevant work experience

EducationRequired

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

BehaviorsRequired

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

MotivationsRequired

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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