Applied Research Solutions is seeking a System Interoperability & Integration SME to provide support at Lackland AFB, in San Antonio, TX.
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.
This important role will provide knowledge and experience in technical requirements development, planning, cybersecurity implementations, Information Assurance (IA), system/ program protection implementations, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) analysis, spectrum management, standards implementations, information technology (IT) analysis, engineering and technical analysis, test and control functions necessary to assure that the integrated system elements satisfy compatibility and performance requirements (i.e., operational, technical, derived, horizontal, and inherited) established over the life cycle of weapon systems.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Command, Control, Communications (C3)
- ITISR system of systems interoperability analysis
- C3 and ISR technology analysis
- Machine-to-machine data flows and exchanges technology analysis and testing
- Mission planning processes and technology analysis and testing
- Information technology analysis; architecture development and analysis
- Communication Security (COMSEC) management process and technology analysis and testing
- Communications engineering
- Interoperability testing
- Standards conformance
- Encryption technology analysis and development
- National Security Agency (NSA) testing and certification
- E3 testing
- Spectrum certification and supportability
- Cybersecurity and IA certification and accreditation
- Analysis of protection technologies for Critical Protected Information (CPI) and technologies
- Technical adequacy and compatibility of system interfaces; and unmanned and manned aircraft integration.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and experience in developing and analyzing weapon system interfaces, technologies, and solutions that allow the standards-based and secure interaction between the weapon system, C3, and ISR system of systems; and providing engineering capability in support of embedded (within weapon physical, power, and environmental constraints) communications and other information technology systems and subsystems that facilitate weapon employment in secure, networked environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Must have a minimum of a Top Secret security clearance
- Master’s degree in engineering and 15 years of experience which must be interoperability and integration engineering experience, 5 years of which must be in Department of Defense (DoD).
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.
