Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer supporting the U.S. Air Force (AFLCMC/PEO ES) in a hybrid role at Hanscom AFB, MA. Day to day: software/system engineering across the DoD acquisition lifecycle — requirements, design, integration, documentation, and technical reviews — using Python, AWS, and tools like Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo EA.
- Compensation
- $155K–$165K / yr
- Location
- Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Must be a US citizen
- Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 12 years of experience developing stand-alone and cloud-based applications, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs
- Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies, PI planning, and continuous delivery
- Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition and lifecycle management
- Experience with software baselines, configuration management, and release management
- Experience supporting system architecture and requirements development
- Hands-on Python development for automation, data processing, integration, and application development
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments
Full description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO ES portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ES is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.
This is a full-time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.*Position Contingent Upon Position Award*
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
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
- Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts
- Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities
- Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness
- Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
- Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
- Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability
- Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks