Applied Research Solutions · 1 week ago
Principal Systems Engineer (Tactical Data Links)
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expApplied Research Solutions is seeking candidates for the role of Data Links & Communication Engineer SME located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. This role requires Link 16 and tactical data links engineering experience as well as a degree in Engineering.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements. This includes interfacing with the Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Army, and Joint communities to ensure the data link communications capability complies with the applicable Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Service Acquisition Executive, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), Damage Assessment and Casualty Report business and technical rules
Provide resources with knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level. This includes interface with Air Combat Command, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Joint Interoperability Test Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, and all levels of the organizations that develop and manage the C3 and encryption key distribution infrastructure for controlling a networked system, providing technical advice on C4 issues, including pre-launch conditioning and planning, aircraft-weapon pre- and post-release communications, and real-time targeting
The Contractor shall advise and assist the program Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Managers (PMs), and joint combined test team customers on performance, schedule, and cost issues with respect to planning, communications, and control
The contractor will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Link 16 and tactical data links engineering experience
Degree in Engineering
5 Years experience in software design and software requirements development
Proficiency in C++ and Java Programming languages and development frameworks
Proficiency in MBSE modeling, languages, and tools (DODAF, SysML, UML, Cameo)
Networking and embedded mission systems experience
Familiarity with government acquisition planning, tailoring and documentation (Acquisition Strategy Plan, Statement of Work, System Engineering Plan, User Agreements, Product Roadmap)
Knowledge and experience in the development, integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links
Knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level
Must be a US citizen
Active Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Wittlinger
Executive Partner
Jennifer Landis, MBA
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