Senior Systems Engineer

Hanscom AFB, MA, 200 Hanscom Dr, Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). This full‑time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA, provides systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle – from requirement analysis to system disposal.

The individual will provide expert–level support to DoD programs by assisting government leadership with decision‑making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new and legacy DoD systems
• Accomplish and coordinate engineering tasks for modifications and system upgrades
• Support customers with 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 FAA certifications
• 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
• Assist in test and evaluation support, including test planning, conduct, and evaluation of results against operational requirements
• Schedule and secure 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; recommend improvements for test facilities
• 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

• U.S. citizenship
• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related professional engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program
• At least 12 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in DoD

• Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
• System Modeling (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody)
• Interface Control Documentation (ICDs)
• Requirements Development & Management
• Communications & Networking Systems
• Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS)
• Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
• Statement of Work (SOW) Development
• Microsoft Office 365 & Share Point
• Solid Works

Salary range: $150k – $160k, dependent on role, responsibilities, experience, and qualifications.

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) – a regulation that 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) – a regulation that 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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