Senior Mission Systems Engineer

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.

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:

• 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. 

Qualifications/ Technical Experience 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

Preferred Technical Skills:

• 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

The expected annual salary range: $160k - $173k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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). 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.