Jobs at Applied Research Solutions

Provide systems engineering expertise for small unmanned systems and sensors: requirements analysis and decomposition, concept development, risk assessments, verification & validation, OT&E and F&DR support, TTL and RF engineering, technical solution recommendations, SOW/SOO support, technical analyses, and briefing leadership. Support requirements traceability through design, test, and sustainment.

Lead systems engineering activities including program reviews, system-level test design/validation, technical documentation, risk management, and Digital Engineering implementation across acquisition, integration, sustainment, and deployment.

Lead DevOps and integration efforts to design, automate, and measure continuous delivery pipelines and metrics for the Air Force CSO. Build automated metric collection (Party Bus), create enterprise data visibility, coach teams on CI/CD and continuous testing, design CD pipelines for legacy systems, run workshops, and develop tooling and processes (including a Coaching-as-a-Service app) to improve delivery speed, quality, and resilience.

Provide senior-level administrative and operational support to AFLCMC/ES leadership: manage calendars, meetings, travel (DTS), records and SharePoint, prepare executive correspondence and briefings, track action items and deliverables, support virtual collaboration platforms, ensure DoD/Air Force compliance, and improve office processes to support acquisition program teams.

Lead and support configuration and data management for the T-7 Advanced Pilot Training program. Manage CDRLs, change control, CM databases, FCAs/PCAs, CCB processes, audits, and government/contractor coordination to ensure product baselines meet requirements throughout lifecycle.

As a Senior Logistics Manager, you'll shape logistics strategy for special access programs, oversee logistics functions, and coordinate mission-critical operations while collaborating with various personnel to ensure operational success.

Operate and secure Azure Government cloud environments including VMs, AVD, AKS, and ACR. Use IaC (ARM/Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines to deploy resources, build STIG-compliant images, support RMF/ATO sustainment, and implement Azure security controls while collaborating with development, security, and operations teams.

Lead logistics strategy and execution for space radar systems supporting DoD readiness. Oversee ILS, maintenance strategy, supply chain, procurement, packaging/transport, LHAs and LCSPs; provide data-driven logistics analysis, represent logistics at technical reviews, coordinate government/contractor teams, and support CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Lead acquisition program efforts for Air Force projects: apply DoD5000 and PPBE processes, analyze and recommend solutions, review acquisition documents, provide enterprise-level integration, and resolve complex program issues to achieve modernization and budgetary objectives.

Senior Program Manager responsible for acquisition and program management of DoD systems: analyze schedule/cost/performance, produce acquisition reports and briefings, support program reviews (IMP/IMS), coordinate risk and schedules, and lead preparatory work for senior-level meetings. Requires DoD program experience and security clearance.

The Lifecycle Configuration Manager oversees configuration management processes for Department of Defense programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the system lifecycle while managing change control and supporting audits.

The Senior Systems Engineer will conduct program evaluations, manage technical baselines, perform system tests, prepare technical documents, and provide engineering support services, particularly in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.

Develop automation tooling, APIs, and user-facing capabilities for a secure government cloud platform. Implement code meeting enclave-specific security baselines and STIGs, collaborate with DevOps/ISSE teams, produce classified-grade documentation, and support formal configuration-controlled delivery across classification tiers.

The System Engineer Support Principal designs, develops, and tests FPGA systems, translates requirements into hardware architectures, and collaborates on complex solutions, ensuring design closure and mitigating risks.

Lead acquisition program management at Hanscom AFB, applying DoD5000 and PPBE processes to analyze, plan, evaluate, and recommend acquisition solutions. Provide enterprise-level issue resolution, review acquisition documentation for consistency, support modernization planning, and ensure integrated system-of-systems approaches across the division.

Lead acquisition program management efforts applying DoD5000 and PPBE processes. Investigate, analyze, plan, and recommend solutions; review acquisition documentation; provide enterprise-level perspectives and expert issue resolution to achieve program outcomes.

The Data Manager supports configuration management and quality assurance processes, reviews contractor data deliveries, and manages configuration control boards.

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.

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

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.