Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support comprehensive systems engineering support in accordance with AFLCMC Engineering Directorate (AFLCMC/EZ) guidance, HQ AFMC directives, and relevant Division policies. The Systems Engineer will provide support to the WN PEO Training Directorate’s WNR Division, SCARS Program at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.  

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:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute systems engineering activities in alignment with the latest AFLCMC/EZ Systems Engineering Guide and MIL-STD-961E.


• Evaluate and integrate technical requirements from USG directives into system specifications and program documentation.


• Troubleshoot and resolve modeling issues (e.g., UAF-related errors), ensuring system models are operational and aligned with program requirements.


• Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of modeling guides and best practices to support internal and external modeling teams.


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to review and evaluate external reference architectures for potential integration into internal modeling standards.


• Provide technical expertise across the full lifecycle of system definition, development, integration, verification, sustainment, and security compliance.


• Upload and maintain model versions in collaborative development environments to enable model accessibility for distributed teams.


• Provide input and recommendations on performance/system specifications, derived requirements, and verification methods.


• Support digital engineering practices and agile software development principles in technical analysis and integration efforts.


• Participate in systems engineering risk assessments; establish risk management reviews, track action item status, and update risk metrics.


• Support the identification and mitigation of technical risks related to performance, schedule, and cost constraints.


• Support the coordination and integration of technical inputs from a holistic systems engineering perspective.


• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen


• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD


• OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD


• OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.


• Experience working in joint military or defense simulation environments.


• Active DoD Secret security clearance

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.