Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Journeyman Mission Systems Engineer to support critical Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) programs at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This role will provide systems engineering expertise across complex, mission-critical programs and work closely with government and contractor teams to support system development, integration, and lifecycle activities. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
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:- Support reviews of program plans, systems engineering activities, technical baselines, and test results to help ensure system and subsystem performance meets approved requirements and specifications.
- Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of systems engineering documentation, including technical reports, specifications, engineering assessments, and program management reports.
- Support technical presentations and briefings related to program planning, implementation, engineering activities, and corrective actions.
- Assist with system and subsystem validation activities, including development and execution of validation criteria, procedures, and test activities.
- Analyze engineering and test results and provide findings and recommendations to support program and system-level decisions.
- Provide systems engineering and technical support throughout the acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, installation, and operational phases of the system lifecycle.
- Support program and project risk management activities by identifying technical risks, assessing potential impacts, and providing inputs in accordance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
- Support problem and gap definition, trade-space analysis, capability assessments, technology roadmap analysis, and cost-versus-capability evaluations.
- Assist with concept development activities, including set-based design and Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA), as directed.
- Support the application of Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin practices across the system lifecycle.
- Apply systems engineering principles to system and subsystem activities, including configuration management, data management, security, and technical integration.
- Support the identification, documentation, and management of system interfaces to facilitate effective integration of multiple subsystems and components.
- Assist in evaluating system requirements to ensure alignment with user needs and support requirements analysis, system design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation activities.
- Support capability analyses and the evaluation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) solutions to assist with component selection and system interface development.
- Assist with the development and use of models and simulations to assess system performance and demonstrate alignment with user requirements.
- Support engineering studies involving system performance, cost-effectiveness, reliability, technical and schedule risk, and related trade-offs; document findings in technical reports and presentations.
- Assist with the identification and resolution of technical issues, system deficiencies, and capability gaps.
- Support media library activities, technology and system obsolescence tracking, and service desk incident remediation.
- Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to support technical meetings, working groups, program reviews, and engineering activities.
- Provide assistance and technical guidance to team members as appropriate and contribute to other engineering tasks as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:- Top Secret Security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical engineering environment. (Preferably within a DoD structured environment).
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: $118k - $130k. 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.
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