Senior Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. ARS is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without its career-driven, loyal professionals, it would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for its mission partners. The company firmly believes that prioritizing employees is of the utmost importance and provides a culture where employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations while maintaining work-life balance. ARS employees are motivated through a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Secret security clearance
Advanced Electrical Engineering degree (MA/MS) OR Computer Science degree and 12 years of experience in software systems, of which 5 years must be in the DoD
OR a BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, of which 5 year must be in the DoD with software systems
or 20 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, of which 8 year must be in the DoD with software systems.

Nice To Haves

Software systems experience
Experience in the DoD
Electrical Engineering experience
Computer Science experience
Proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions

Responsibilities

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.
Other duties as assigned