Principal Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Principal Innovation Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The selected candidate will provide systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle and will be aligned to the Data Mission Integration Team (MIT). The MIT is responsible for translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing integrated architectures, assessing risks, supporting acquisition execution strategies, and coordinating test and evaluation activities to ensure capabilities are delivered to operational users.

This is a full-time position that is based at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA.

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:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, system integration, sustainment, and disposal activities.


• Support Mission Integration Team (MIT) activities by translating operational and functional requirements into technical requirements.


• Participate in architecture definition efforts to ensure integration and interoperability across the DAF Battle Network enterprise architecture.


• Review current DoD architecture models and support development of future-state architectures that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity.


• Drive interoperability and integration efforts across Program Executive Offices (PEOs), weapon systems, and mission partners.


• Conduct capability risk assessments and support development of mitigation strategies in coordination with stakeholders.


• Support development of execution management strategies and transition capability requirements to the acquisition community.


• Support development of test and evaluation strategies in coordination with acquisition and test organizations.


• Capture and analyze current-state and future-state architectures driven by mission and engagement scenarios.


• Engage with joint and coalition stakeholders to support development of integrated multi-domain architectures.


• Document requirements for the DAF Battle Network (DBN) Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) environment.


• Evaluate existing ICAM solutions across DBN programs against established requirements.


• Identify preferred ICAM solutions and assess capability gaps against documented requirements.


• Support development of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address identified capability gaps.


• Draft and maintain ICAM strategy documentation and support implementation activities across participating programs.


• Support development of technical briefings, engineering documentation, reports, recommendations, and acquisition artifacts for Government leadership.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen


• Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Education: Bachelor's or master's Degree

Years of experience: 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experience

• Systems Engineering across the acquisition lifecycle


• DoD and USAF systems engineering experience


• System-of-Systems Architecture Development


• Mission Integration and Enterprise Architecture


• Requirements Development and Analysis


• Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)


• Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning


• Cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance


• Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles


• Knowledge of systems acquisition and program management processes as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75


• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis


• Technical Documentation and Executive Brief Development

The expected annual salary range: $162k - $175k. 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.