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Applied Research Solutions

Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions, Dayton, OH


Applied Research Solutions is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the Agile Combat Support (ACS) Directorate at WPAFB, AFB in the C-130H ATS program. The Systems Engineer will be expected to apply their knowledge, skills, abilities, and perform, systems engineering activities and tasks IAW the provisions of the latest version of AFLCMC Engineering Directorate (AFLCMC/EZ) Systems Engineering Guide, applicable Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (HQ AFMC) and applicable Division policies.

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:

  • Review, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding integrating technical requirements contained in USG directives.
  • Assist in ensuring that technical specifications and standards are prepared IAW MIL-STD-961E and AFLCMC/EN Systems Engineering Guide as well as coordinate, integrate, and form an overall systems engineering perspective.
  • Provide systems engineering technical support, system security engineering technical support, and recommendations of technical tasking assignments for the systems engineering functions.
  • Provide recommendations for appropriate systems engineering input to: Fed Biz Ops submittals, MIL-STD-961E Performance / System Specifications, derived requirements and verification methods, SOOs, SOWs, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), CDRLs, Instructions to Offerors (ITOs), RFPs, and source selection evaluation standards and elements.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering in support of system definition, development, integration, verification methods, sustainment, risk modeling/simulation, testing and evaluation, human system integration (HSI), crew stations engineering, OSS&E efforts, interoperability requirements, and airworthiness certification across a wide range of hardware and software systems, including ground-based systems.
  • Knowledge of digital engineering and agile software development principles.
  • Assist in reviewing, developing and updating applicable program documentation for systems engineering relevant requirements/issues.
  • Assist in reviewing and performing assessments on program specific databases; analyze Built in Test (BIT) failure reports; and compare failure reports against the BIT Interpreter Analyzer for accuracy of BIT indications; provide system integration guidance to aircraft program offices for the program system installation and system maintenance; review and analyze technical proposals.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have an active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field and 3 years relevant experience
  • Or 7 years of directly related experience


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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)