Systems Engineer Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Systems Engineer at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. This full-time position involves providing support across the acquisition lifecycle for the Air Mission Integration Team (MIT).

The role includes responsibilities like translating operational requirements into technical solutions, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and experience in the DoD sector, along with a valid Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top-Secret level Clearance and be SCI eligible.
• 3+ years of experience within the DoD sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability.

Skills

Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle

Requirements Analysis and Development

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis

Technical Documentation and Brief Development

Job description

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 5435 Hemlock St Dayton, OH 45433, USA

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime, and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The selected candidate will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Air Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing and mitigating risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users.

This is a full-time position located at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH and is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

This position provides the opportunity to work on some of the most dynamic, unique, and important programs supporting the United States Air Force. The selected candidate will work directly with senior leadership while supporting critical mission integration efforts that help shape the future of the DAF Battle Network and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.
• Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF C3BM enterprise architecture.
• Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.
• Support risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Assist in developing execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.
• Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.
• Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and weapon systems.
• Capture and analyze current and future operational architectures based on mission and engagement scenarios.
• Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.
• Support identification, assessment, and maturation of innovative concepts through analysis, modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities.
• Prepare and support technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top-Secret level Clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in related field.
• 3+ years of experience within the DoD sector.

Technical Skills

• Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Systems Architecture and Integration.
• Requirements Analysis and Development.
• Mission Integration and System-of-Systems Engineering.
• Operational Analysis and Architecture Development.
• Cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance.
• Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles.
• Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.
• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.
• Technical Documentation and Brief Development.

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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