Jobs at Applied Research Solutions

Provide Tier 1/2 desktop support for cloud services, hosted apps, and VDI. Troubleshoot Windows/Linux systems and virtual machines, manage VDI images, deploy applications via Salt, document tickets in Jira, escalate complex issues, and maintain knowledge base articles while supporting scheduled maintenance and liaising with platform and cloud teams.

Develop, test, and maintain real-time C++ software for autonomous systems. Implement algorithms for control, sensor fusion, ML, and mission planning. Ensure OMS/UCI-compliant modular architectures, integrate on target hardware, participate across the SDLC, and produce documentation and test procedures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The Software Engineer IV will lead complex software projects, provide technical direction, develop solutions for government needs, and collaborate within a team.

Lead DoD acquisition and program management activities for TACOS, driving cost/schedule performance, developing acquisition documentation (RFPs, SOWs, CDRLs), managing risk, tracking contractor deliverables, and ensuring compliance with DoDI 5000.02/5000.75 using cloud and financial systems.

Lead division-level program control, finance, and business operations for the Defense and Intelligence group. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit resolution, pricing/bids, and financial modeling. Advise leadership, manage remote teams, and partner cross-functionally to support program management and long-term strategic planning.

Provide systems and program engineering support across the system lifecycle: evaluate designs, perform system-level tests and validation, conduct trade studies and risk management, implement digital engineering/thread/twin techniques, prepare technical documentation and presentations, and deliver technical training and integration support for acquisition, deployment, sustainment, and operations.

Provide senior acquisition and program management support for cryptologic and cyber systems. Guide acquisition execution, review and comment on acquisition documentation, monitor program health, coordinate reviews, and advise leadership on system-of-systems integration, budgeting (PPBE), and regulatory compliance. Act as SMART focal point and support a wide range of DoD acquisition processes and documentation to deliver warfighter capability.

Provide SME-level, on-site operator support for JCC2 applications across cyber operations lifecycle. Deliver training, tactical/strategic expertise, capability integration with PMO, modify dashboards via SQL, and support mission planning, execution, and post-mission activities.

Lead development and execution of test and evaluation (T&E) strategy for Air Force systems. Plan and document test concepts, execute and report test results, validate software against operational outcomes, assess test automation and environments, apply DOE techniques, evaluate architectures and risks, coordinate multi-release schedules, and ensure DoD/USAF compliance while supporting agile/DevSecOps pipelines and mission-focused capability delivery.

Provide acquisition and program management support for DAF C3BM programs across the acquisition lifecycle. Manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk; prepare and review acquisition documentation and statutory reports; support milestone briefings, source selection, contractor coordination, funding actions, and program integration; ensure compliance with DoD/AF acquisition guidance and support senior leadership briefings and program reporting.

Provide systems engineering and mission integration support across the DoD acquisition lifecycle for the Air Mission Integration Team, translating operational requirements into technical solutions, developing architectures, driving interoperability, supporting test and evaluation, and preparing technical briefings and documentation.

Manage program budgets and financial reporting for AFLCMC/ES. Perform forecasting, variance and EVM analysis, maintain financial records, prepare funding documents and briefings, support audits, exercises, and ad-hoc reporting, and use DoD financial systems for decision support.

Manage HR-focused program activities supporting Air Force/DoD customers: workforce planning, staffing, organizational effectiveness, program schedules, reports, risk mitigation, stakeholder coordination, recruitment/onboarding, training, and executive briefings to ensure mission continuity and policy compliance.

Support PEO-TIS acquisition programs by developing acquisition and logistics documentation, lifecycle sustainment strategies, inventory/property accountability, shipment coordination, material handling processes, and supportability analyses. Ensure logistics policy/processes, technical documentation (ILSP, LCSP, TMs, ETMs, IPBs), RFP logistics sections, and program-level property accountability meet government requirements.

Provide high-level administrative and program support to senior Air Force PEO leadership: manage calendars, taskers, classified meetings, travel (DTS), documentation, reports, and office processes while overseeing clerical staff and ensuring timely completion of executive actions.

Support planning, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and management of voice/data/video networked systems. Analyze and recommend network requirements and architecture, monitor capacity and performance, diagnose and resolve issues, implement backup/recovery, install/test/upgrade network OS software, and enforce cybersecurity policies. Provide technical support for mission-critical DoD efforts.

Support design, integration, testing, implementation, sustainment, and modernization of KC-46 aircraft software. Analyze requirements, develop engineering documentation, perform V&V and software assurance, troubleshoot deficiencies, support airworthiness and safety compliance, and collaborate with government and contractor teams across the system lifecycle.

Provide equipment specialist support for ARSR-4 radar modernization: configuration management, technical order maintenance, troubleshooting, supply chain integration, sustainment engineering support, and collaboration with DLA/FAA/DoD. Use IMDS/REMIS/ETIMS and USAF logistics systems to track changes, support audits, and implement engineering changes to sustain long-range radar capability.

Provide systems engineering support across the DoD acquisition lifecycle including requirements, architecture, system modeling, test & evaluation, sustainment, ICDs, proposal evaluation, and technical documentation to deliver and sustain electronic and radar/ATCALS systems for the USAF.

Lead systems engineering for Air Force weapon systems integration, airworthiness certification, and configuration management. Ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness across lifecycle, perform risk and safety analyses, support verification/certification, develop SEPs and MACC compliance, assess proposals and system architectures, and provide technical leadership for integration, manufacturing, and sustainment activities.