Senior System Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior System Engineer. Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective AFMC mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Electronic Systems portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/ES is headquartered at Hanscom AFB, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position is with AFLCMC/ESA and will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, sustainment, and system disposal.

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:

The individual shall be able to:

• Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new and legacy DoD systems
• Accomplish and coordinate engineering tasks for modifications and systems upgrades
• Provide support to customers including data analysis, modification programs, repair requirements, reliability/maintainability actions, and worldwide user support
• Assist in designing, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation during any phase of test and evaluation programs, including applicable FAA certifications and procedures
• Provide engineering review of programs throughout the life-cycle
• Review and ensure all engineering-related documents are accurate and complete
• Participate in the development of system specifications and system architecture products
• Participate in test and evaluation support, including planning, test conduct, and evaluation of results against operational requirements
• Assist in scheduling and securing required test resources in support of project and program office objectives
• Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals
• Monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts; provide recommendations for test facility improvements
• Support development of system and program technical plans, including review of technical documents, participation in working groups, tracking risks/issues, and reviewing test plans, procedures, and data
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Secret Clearance (Top Secret Desirable)
• BA/BS Degree OR 15 years of directly related experience with eight years in a DoD setting
• Experience in requirements development, production and deployment, operation and support
• Experience in architectures development and implementation
• Experience with modeling & simulation (including Model-Based Systems Engineering)
• Experience in verification & validation, technical data package development/sustainment, and configuration management principles
• Experience with network architectures, embedded systems, and application deployment
• Familiarity with DoD Acquisition processes (Technology Maturation, Risk Reduction, EMD, Production, Deployment)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors in professional engineering from an ABET-accredited program with 12 years of experience (5 in DoD) or

• Master's Degree from ABET-accredited program with 10 years of experience (5 in DoD)

Additional Requirements

• Electrical and Mechanical engineering experience (electrical preferred)
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Experience leading technical teams highly desired
• Experience with Air Traffic Control systems is a plus

Technical Skills

• Systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering
• Test and evaluation planning, execution, and analysis
• Requirements development and system specifications
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles
• Verification, validation, and configuration management
• Network architectures and embedded systems integration

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and working groups
• Ability to evaluate and communicate technical requirements
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

This position is located at Tinker AFB, OK

Onsite - electrical engineering background preferred, mechanical background second. Works mostly sustainment programs, but also modernization efforts. Mostly offsite due to office space limitations but must be in the office when called.

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.