Applied Research Solutions is seeking a System Engineer (level III) located in Colorado Springs, CO.
The Systems Engineer will be a trusted advisor and consultant to the government that supports government led ongoing and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the Legacy Space C2 and NCMC-ITW/AA enterprises.

A key focus for this position is the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and sustainment of Legacy Space Systems, re-purpose existing Communication Processing System (CPS) Circuits, and deploy redundant circuits within the Legacy Space Enterprise. This position supports the Operations Team and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology being used by NISSC II Sustainment Provider for development and delivery of capability.

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.

We are seeking someone with:

Operational or Engineering experience with the variety of Legacy Space C2 systems to include:

• Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC)
• Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP)
• Laser Deconfliction (DECON)
• Consolidated Space Operations Wide Area Network (CSO WAN)
• Cheyenne Mountain Space Station Message Processor (CMP)
• Communication Processing System (CPS C/D)

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the Engineering lead for the Agile Release Team (ART) 3, Legacy Space.
• Provide engineering support to the Product Owner in overseeing the team backlog & grooming activities.
• Provide technical expertise and systems engineering skills, including systems requirements definition and decomposition, top-level systems design, test design, and test coverage analysis.
• Experience with Agile methodology for development and sustainment of software systems.
• Represent the Government's interests by performing Agile Engineering SME roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to interact professionally with DoD end users, DoD customer, and contractor support personnel.
• Provide engineering analysis support services of technical baseline documentation, including, but not limited to, Concepts of Operation (CONOPs), Algorithm Description Documents, System/Subsystem Design Descriptions, Software Design Documents, Interface Control Documents, Software Version Descriptions, Software Installation Plans, System Requirements Review packages, Preliminary and Critical Design Review packages, Test Readiness Review packages, Test Plans and Test Procedures and FCA/PCAs.
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.
• Provide engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, feasibility, capability, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule.
• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing DoD requirements, assessments, concept, strategy, and audit documentation.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents that define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using the application of engineering economy principles.
• Conduct reviews on the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications.
• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product).
• Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services, but not limited to, reviewing, and analyzing:
• Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Military Utility Assessments (MUAs), and Technology Development Strategies.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance, eligible for TS/SCI and be able to maintain it.

**Anticipated salary will be $130,000-$140,000 based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

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.