Systems Engineer Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (AL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a seasoned systems engineer to support DoD programs, overseeing reviews, design, testing and integration across complex subsystems to meet specifications.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering, CS, or math, with 5+ years of DoD system/networking experience, US citizenship, and a secret clearance. The role emphasizes engineering support, risk assessment, and digital engineering practices within ARS.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or mathematics.
• 5+ years of DoD system/networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Review program portfolios to evaluate plans and improve systems engineering processes.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate designs and test results against specifications.
• Prepare technical documents defining system characteristics and management reports.
• Validate systems, develop criteria and procedures; analyze results of major engineering systems.
• Provide engineering support and training across programs and initiatives.
• Support risk management activities in line with Air Force SEAM processes.
• Work on digital engineering concepts and ensure system interfaces are well integrated.
• Document interfaces and ensure effective integration of subsystems.
• Ensure requirements trace to user needs and verify designs against them.

Skills

US Citizen

Secret Clearance

DoD Networking

Systems Eng

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Job description

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.
• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle.
• Apply engineering expertise to systems and subsystems including configuration management, data management, security, and other technical integration functions.
• Manage complex system interfaces, identify, and document interfaces, and assure the effective integration of multiple subsystems.
• Ensure system requirements meet user requirements; utilize user requirements to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate system concepts, perform assessments, and review the system design.
• Perform and/or support capability analyses and COTS/GOTS evaluation, select components, and develop system interfaces to ensure compliance with DoD and commercially accepted standards and requirements.
• Constructs models and simulations of systems to demonstrate the ability to meet user requirements.
• Conducts engineering performance, cost-effectiveness, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies and document this information in a technical report as directed by the task order.
• Provide aid or guidance as necessary in the accomplishment of other engineering tasks.
• Media Library, Obsolescence, Service Desk Incident Remediation.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Secret Security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
• 5+ years of system/networking experience within a DoD setting

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.

The expected annual salary range: $138k - $150k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, work location and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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.