System Interoperability Principal - Hanscom

System Interoperability Principal - Hanscom Bedford, MA Job Details Full-time $165,000 - $178,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Engineering testing Software deployment DoD experience Master of Science Master's degree in engineering Full Job Description Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time System Interoperability Principal to provide mission support at Hanscom AFB. 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:

Analyze interoperability issues Provide technical assistance to resolve complex problems/issues during development, testing and operational fielding of various communication systems Provide support to software integration and test efforts Plan, implement, and monitor the fielding of Link 16 to other countries Attend key planning meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Technical experience required: Must be a U.S. Citizen MS in engineering and 15 years of data links and communications engineering experience, 5 years of which must be in the DoD Knowledge and experience in the integration, testing, and deployment of Air Force systems and their associated data links, to include definition of data link interoperability, interfaces, and verification and test assessment requirements Knowledge and experience in Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation at the sub-system and system level Knowledge and experience in defining and documenting Combat Net Radio (CNR) networking parameter configurations to be used by Air Force weapon systems Knowledge and experience developing and documenting Joint Service approaches for integrating weapons into existing tactical data link environments Expertise in the following: DoD aerial data links, DoD aerial data link message formats, aerial networks, over-the-air communications architectures, RF communications and systems Secret clearance required 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.

The expected annual salary range:

$165k - $178k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills. 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.