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Senior Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions
Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer who has worked in an Agile Environment and has experience with JIRA and Confluence. This position is onsite at Hanscom AFB, 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:

The individual shall be able to:

  • Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
  • Preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
  • Improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
  • Obtaining and licensing software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products.
  • Providing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
  • Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Developing software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development life cycle.
  • Plan and or implement agile acquisition/SW development techniques.
  • Plan and or implement DevOps processes and techniques for Cloud and non-cloud applications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of experience creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications
  • Knowledgeable in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages
  • Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams
  • Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 12 years of experience with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems development
  • 5 years in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages is preferred
  • Experience working and incorporating Agile Scrum development methodology

The expected annual salary range: $160k - $180k. 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.

 

Salary : $160 - $180

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