Senior Training Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Training Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC programs at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role covers acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, and training systems across the weapon system lifecycle, interfacing with government, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure program execution and OSS&E compliance.

Requirements include US citizenship, active Secret clearance, 10+ years in engineering or 12 years with a Bachelor’s, strong

Qualifications

• Must be US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
• Experience with requirements development, technical reviews, and configuration management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and technical support across acquisition, development, sustainment, modernization, and training systems for USAF programs.
• Support IPTs with OSS&E analysis, requirements development, and technical decision support.
• Review ECPs, RFVs, configuration baselines, and ICDs.
• Participate in CCBs, technical interchanges, design reviews, IPRs, and program reviews.
• Translate operational needs into system and subsystem requirements; support architecture development and trade studies.
• Support full system lifecycle activities including integration, reliability, maintainability, and risk analyses.
• Support development/evaluation of cost estimates, and risk management per AFI 63-101.
• Support test planning, readiness reviews, acceptance testing, and certification activities.
• Provide training systems engineering support including simulation systems, hardware/software integration, and information assurance accreditation.
• Develop, review, and manage technical documentation and program briefings in DoD/Air Force policy compliance.

Skills

US Citizen

Secret Clearance

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

15 years of related experience

Job description

Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Dayton, OH 45433, USA

Description

Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Senior Training Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management (AFLCMC) programs at WPAFB, OH. The Senior Training Systems Engineer will be supporting acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, and training systems across the weapon system lifecycle. This role interfaces with government, contractor, and external stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted program execution, compliance, and operational effectiveness. This position supports weapon systems, subsystems, support equipment, and training systems, with emphasis on Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E), systems engineering rigor, configuration management, lifecycle analysis, and program protection.

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:

• Provide systems engineering and technical support across acquisition, development, sustainment, modernization, and training systems for USAF programs
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with OSS&E analysis, requirements development, and technical decision support
• Review and analyze Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), RFVs, configuration baselines, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), technical interchange meetings, design reviews, IPRs, and program reviews
• Translate operational needs into system and subsystem requirements; support architecture development and technical trade studies
• Support full system lifecycle activities including integration, reliability, maintainability, supportability, cost, schedule, and risk analyses
• Support development and evaluation of IMPs, IMSs, SEDS, engineering cost estimates, and risk management in accordance with AFI 63-101
• Support system and training device test planning, test readiness reviews, acceptance testing, and certification activities
• Provide training systems engineering support including simulation systems, hardware/software integration, distributed mission operations, and information assurance accreditation
• Develop, review, and manage technical documentation, program briefings, data items, and records in compliance with DoD and Air Force policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen
• Must have an active Secret Clearance
• Master's degree in Engineering and 10 years of experience
• Or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 12 years of experience
• Or 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications
• Experience supporting DoD or USAF acquisition or sustainment programs
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
• Experience with requirements development, technical reviews, and configuration management
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication 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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