Principal Software Engineer

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).

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:

The individual shall be able to:

General Software Engineering & Development

• 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.
  
  
  

Design & Architecture

• 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.
  
  
  

Acquisition Support

• 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.
  
  
  

Technical Management

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Technical Management

• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Years of experience: 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).
  
  
  

The annual salary range: $175k - $185k. 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.