Senior Mission Systems Engineer
Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior 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.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance and be SCI eligible
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related professional engineering discipline
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience
- 5 of which must be in the DoD setting
Nice To Haves
- Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
- Systems Architecture Development
- System Modeling (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)
- Interface Control Documentation (ICDs)
- Requirements Development & Management
- Communications & Networking Systems
- Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS)
- Radar & Surveillance Systems Integration
- Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
- Statement of Work (SOW) Development
- Source Selection & Vendor Evaluation
- Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint
- SolidWorks
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level systems engineering support for complex, mission-critical NC3 programs throughout the systems engineering and acquisition lifecycle.
- Develop, analyze, and maintain system requirements, specifications, architectures, and technical documentation.
- Lead systems engineering activities supporting system design, development, integration, verification, validation, and testing.
- Evaluate system requirements and technical solutions to ensure alignment with program objectives, operational needs, and applicable standards.
- Perform technical analysis and assessments to identify system risks, performance gaps, dependencies, and potential areas for improvement.
- Support the development and evaluation of system architectures, interfaces, and technical baselines.
- Lead or participate in technical reviews, working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and program-level technical meetings.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, program management, engineering teams, contractors, and other technical organizations to resolve complex systems engineering issues.
- Support the development of engineering plans, technical reports, briefings, and other program documentation.
- Review contractor deliverables and provide technical assessments and recommendations to government and program leadership.
- Support system integration activities and help ensure interfaces and requirements are properly defined, documented, and verified.
- Apply systems engineering processes and methodologies to identify and manage technical risks throughout the program lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineering personnel as needed.
- Support program planning, acquisition activities, and technical decision-making through analysis, recommendations, and engineering expertise.
- Stay current with applicable DoD systems engineering practices, acquisition policies, and program-specific technical requirements.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Industry competitive benefits package
- Awards and recognition program
- Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
