Systems Engineer

Applied Research SolutionsTampa, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) Remote Capabilities. PEO-TIS is composed of a team of relentless acquisition professionals who consistently team with government and industry partners to rapidly develop and field state-of-the-art sensors, C2, and specialized communication systems that enable the Nation’s SOF Warfighters to win. 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.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Security Clearance Required: TS with SCI Eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience in systems engineering
  • DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) Equivalency in the Engineering & Technical Management field
  • 5 years of technical experience exercising RF theory
  • 5 years of experience with engineering project management
  • Practical understanding of Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL), sensors, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
  • Experience in early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering expertise focusing on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, risk assessments, and verification & validation of small unmanned systems and associated sensor technologies.
  • Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop technical solutions in support of SOF operational requirements.
  • Conduct requirements analysis and decomposition; translate military operational requirements into technical specifications with further decomposition into sub-systems, components, and system characteristics along with associated Measures of Performance (MOP).
  • Support development and staffing of various technical documents in support of Fielding & Deployment Release (F&DR) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E).
  • Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.
  • Conduct research and assessments of emerging Space technologies in support of SOF emerging operational requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend technical solutions to address SOF operational requirements utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering.
  • Apply advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks.
  • Assist in the development of Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives (SOW/SOO).
  • Conduct advanced engineering tasks such as reviewing engineering change proposals, reviewing requests for waivers and deviations, conducting technical analysis to assess performance, and presenting results and recommendations based on analysis.
  • Provide expert technical level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.
  • Support requirements management and traceability of requirements throughout the design, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and sustainment phase of a system’s lifecycle.
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • industry competitive benefits package
  • awards and recognition program
  • personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
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