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Applied Research Solutions · 3 days ago

Principal Software Engineer

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $185K/yr

20+ years exp

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Principal Software Engineer for Hanscom AFB. This role will support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM) and involve various responsibilities including software engineering, system architecture analysis, and DoD acquisition support.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess feasibility through analysis, problem definition, and solution evaluation

Document and demonstrate solutions using diagrams, code, and documentation

Improve operations by analyzing systems and recommending procedural changes

Acquire and license software by coordinating with vendors and testing products

Analyze and summarize development and service issues to inform stakeholders

Support mission goals by completing engineering tasks as required

Perform SQA to ensure software meets defined quality standards

Collaborate in Agile teams to design, code, test, and review software and scripts

Contribute to build, deployment, and documentation tasks as needed

Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle through engineering activities and documentation (e.g., AoA, SEP, CDR)

Conduct system architecture analysis, including feasibility studies and state-of-the-art assessments

Develop and document system architectures, identify gaps, and recommend solutions using traditional or MBSE approaches

Maintain system architecture and interoperability requirements

Define operational requirements and interactions to support system development

Translate user needs into system-level requirements using DoD acquisition practices

Analyze training systems and simulators and evaluate their designs

Apply DoD acquisition and sustainment engineering processes across product life cycles

Prepare/review specifications and apply modeling/simulation to optimize performance

Develop and integrate milestone documentation and reports per DoD/AF policies

Review contractor drawings for compliance with specifications and standards

Support all system engineering activities: requirements, design, verification, risk, interfaces, and configuration management

Share lessons learned and best practices while respecting proprietary constraints

Conduct market research, trade studies, and system evaluations to guide decisions

Analyze performance, cost, reliability, and risk to support technical recommendations

Develop and execute test plans and evaluate test results for acquisition support

Support logistics, maintenance, configuration, and supply chain efforts, including alternate sourcing for obsolescence issues

Qualification

Software Development LifecycleDoD Acquisition ProcessesSoftware VerificationValidationSystem Architecture AnalysisAgile MethodologiesNetwork Protocol DevelopmentMarket ResearchTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Must be a US citizen

Must have and be able to maintain a Top-Secret Level Clearance with current SCI eligibility

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred

Bachelor's or master's Degree in a related field

20+ years of experience with 12+ years of experience in the DoD

Experience with Information Technology (IT) systems and the design, development, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of software, including software Verification and Validation (V&V). Personnel must meet Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification requirements per DoD 8570.01-M

Experience across the full software development lifecycle for DoD systems, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, documentation, delivery, and sustainment, with knowledge of software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, and configuration management)

Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including live aircrew training, tactics development, and range infrastructure systems (desired)

Experience developing networked protocols in Windows and Linux environments (desired)

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks