Senior Systems Integration Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support Air Force weapon systems development and sustainment. The role requires expert knowledge in systems engineering with focus on integration, airworthiness certification, and configuration management throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will lead efforts to ensure weapon systems are fully integrated, manufactured, and maintained to meet safety, suitability and effectiveness standards, leveraging DoD

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Master's degree with 12+ years DoD experience or Bachelor's with 15+ years DoD experience.
• Experience with DoD/Air Force airworthiness processes and SE methodologies.
• OSS&E requirements and lifecycle management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead SE activities focusing on design, integration, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain processes for full weapon-system integration and lifecycle safety.
• Apply AFPD 62-6, MIL-HDBK-516, and FAA airworthiness requirements for flight authorization.
• Perform risk assessments and safety analyses for high-priority issues.
• Support system definition, development, verification, and certification.
• Assist MACC compliance packages with ACWG.
• Analyze proposals for design feasibility and system capability.
• Conduct assessments on performance, cost, maintainability, and reliability.
• Provide expertise in architectures and interface management.
• Assist SEP development and establish baselines.

Skills

Systems engineering

Airworthiness

DoD processes

Risk assessment

Interface management

Education

MS in Systems Engineering

BS in Systems Engineering

Job description

Senior Systems Integration Engineer

ARS is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to support Air Force weapon systems development and sustainment. This expert‑level position requires advanced knowledge of systems engineering with special emphasis on integration, airworthiness certification, and configuration management. The ideal candidate will lead efforts to ensure weapon systems are fully integrated, manufactured, and maintained to meet operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness standards throughout their lifecycle. This role requires comprehensive understanding of DoD acquisition processes, airworthiness requirements, and systems engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities focusing on systems design, integration, manufacturing, quality engineering, and configuration management
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure weapon systems are fully integrated, operationally safe, and effective throughout their lifecycle
• Apply expert knowledge of AFPD 62‑6, MIL‑HDBK‑516, and FAA airworthiness requirements to support flight authorization processes
• Perform risk assessments and provide safety analyses and recommendations for high‑priority safety issues
• Support system definition, development, verification, and certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems
• Assist the Airworthiness Certification Working Group (ACWG) with development and maintenance of Modification Airworthiness Criteria Certification (MACC) compliance packages
• Analyze technical proposals and modifications for design feasibility and system capability
• Conduct various assessments including performance effectiveness, cost analysis, maintainability, and reliability
• Provide technical expertise in systems engineering processes, functional and physical architectures, and interface management
• Support the development of Systems Engineering Plans (SEP) and system design baselines
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Technical Experience Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Active or current Secret security clearance required
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of systems engineering experience, including 5+ years supporting DoD programs, OR Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of systems engineering experience, including 5+ years supporting DoD programs
• Expert knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, integration processes, and configuration management
• Demonstrated experience with DoD/Air Force airworthiness certification processes, including AFPD 62‑6 and MIL‑HDBK‑516
• Comprehensive understanding of system lifecycle management and OSS&E requirements
• Experience with risk modeling, simulation, and human systems integration
• Proven ability to support technical reviews and provide engineering assessments
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting trade studies and feasibility analyses
• Experience supporting acquisition documentation and technical proposal evaluation
• Knowledge of interface management and system architecture development

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