Senior Communication/Navigation Engineer

Job description

**Description**

ARS is seeking an experienced Senior Communication/Navigation Engineer to provide technical expertise in avionics systems development, testing, and sustainment.

The ideal candidate will evaluate and ensure compliance with technical requirements for navigation systems, voice communication systems, data link systems, and air data systems.

This role requires deep knowledge of military and civilian communication networks, network protocols, and information security, combined with the ability to assess technical documentation for specification compliance and airworthiness.

Candidate must possess a Secret clearance and have a degree from an ABET-accredited university program.

**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:

+ Apply DoD, Air Force, and industry engineering principles to improve performance of weapon systems
+ Assist with technical requirements compliance for avionics development, testing, sustainment, and operations
+ Evaluate navigation systems, voice communication systems, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data link systems
+ Assess military and civilian communication networks, network protocols, and Information Protection Security (IPSec)
+ Review Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)/Extensible Markup Language (XML) packaging of network commands and air data systems
+ Evaluate technical documents to determine compliance with specifications and airworthiness requirements
+ Summarize findings, recommend changes, and communicate results to program office leadership
+ Translate user requirements into weapon system requirements for design, development, and testing
+ Perform technical analyses of operational requirements and develop system concepts
+ Conduct trade-off assessments of proposed designs and modifications
+ Provide rapid response engineering support for critical supportability problems
+ Develop technical documentation including evaluations, studies, reports, and acquisition strategies
+ Support technical reviews including System Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews
+ Evaluate engineering change proposals, modification proposals, and related documents
+ Assist with implementing Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes
+ Support Operational, Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) compliance
+ Participate in value stream mapping and process improvement activities
+ Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:**

+ Must be a US Citizen
+ Active Secret clearance required
+ Advanced Degree (MA/MS) with 12+ years of experience in communications/navigation engineering, including 5+ years in DoD; OR Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) with 15+ years of experience in communications/navigation engineering, including 5+ years in DoD
+ Expertise in avionics systems, particularly navigation and communication systems
+ Knowledge of military and civilian communication networks and protocols
+ Experience with information security and data link systems
+ Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes

**Desired Certifications:**

+ DAWIA Level III certification in Engineering or Systems Engineering
+ Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) from INCOSE
+ IEEE Certified Software Development Professional
+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
+ CompTIA Security+ certification
+ Airworthiness Certification Training
+ DO-178C/DO-254 Training certifications

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.

**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:

+ Apply DoD, AF, and engineering/scientific principles to enhance performance and sustainability of existing and future weapon systems
+ Support airworthiness certification processes using MIL-HDBK-516C criteria and maintain Critical Safety Item (CSI) lists
+ Translate user requirements into comprehensive weapon system requirements for design, development, fabrication, test, and evaluation
+ Conduct systems security engineering activities including anti-tamper, cybersecurity, hardware/software assurance, and supply chain risk management
+ Perform threat and vulnerability analyses, risk assessments, and develop corrective actions for critical supportability issues
+ Support milestone reviews, design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), and certification/accreditation packages
+ Develop and review technical documentation including ICDs, ORDs, CDDs, System Specifications, SEPs, and TEMPs
+ Evaluate contractor proposals, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs)
+ Support Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes and OSS&E compliance activities
+ Participate in value stream mapping and AFSO21 performance improvement initiatives
+ Conduct material solution analyses and support acquisition strategy development
+ Manage configuration management, data management, and risk management processes
+ Provide rapid response engineering support for critical system issues and safety concerns
+ Other duties as assigned

**Key Technical Requirements:**

+ Security Engineering Disciplines: Anti-Tamper, Trusted Systems & Networks, Cybersecurity, Hardware/Software/Firmware Assurance
+ Risk Management: Supply Chain Risk Management, Cyber Resiliency, Information Protection, Critical Program Information (CPI) Identification
+ Systems Engineering: Requirements analysis, system architecture, interface control, configuration management
+ Airworthiness & Safety: MIL-HDBK-516C, AFPD 62-6, System Integrity Programs (MECSIP), mishap risk assessment
+ Acquisition Support: Source selection, cost estimation, milestone preparation, acquisition strategy development
+ Technical Documentation: System specifications, test plans, technical reports, briefing materials
+ DoD/AF Standards: Understanding of AFIs, OIs, LCSE processes, OSS&E requirements
+ Test & Evaluation: Test planning, acceptance procedures, technical assessments
+ Program Management: IMP/IMS development, schedule management, technical reviews

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Active TS/SCI security clearance
+ Must be a US Citizen
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
+ Experience with DoD/Air Force weapon systems engineering
+ Knowledge of systems security engineering principles and practices
+ Understanding of airworthiness certification processes and safety engineering

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.

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