Remote- Systems Engineering -

ARES has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer supporting the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) Contract at Peterson SFB with modernization activities. In this role, you will support the Government program office by providing independent technical evaluation of contractor-led software modernization and development activities, including software architecture, algorithm performance, open systems architecture, communications, and data strategies.
This is a full-time remote position. Travel may be required to CONUS and OCUNS locations (approx. Provide engineering oversight across the entire technical baseline. Review and assess the prime contractor's systems engineering plans, processes, and artifacts to ensure they align with Government objectives and best practices.
Review and provide technical recommendations on the full set of contractor-developed system and subsystem requirements, ensuring they are clear, verifiable, and properly allocated and traced.
Oversee and assess contractor-led engineering trade studies, providing the Government with independent analysis of alternatives to ensure decisions balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk across the portfolio.
This includes reviewing and assessing the contractor’s Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), and the Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM).
Track and report on the status of all identified system deficiencies, ensuring they are properly documented, prioritized, and driven to resolution by the contractor.
Monitor system integration activities, identify potential cross-domain (hardware, software, cybersecurity) integration risks, and provide the Government with risk mitigation strategies.
SRR, PDR, CDR), configuration management, and system-level testing.
Assist with Configuration Control Boards, Engineering Trades, Requirements Verification, Requirements Mapping, and all aspects of baseline management at all levels of the program to include the portfolio/system-of-systems level
Ability to obtain or a current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret
Education: High School Diploma
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; 15+ years of experience in systems engineering on complex defense or aerospace programs.
~ Ability to manage complex technical trades and interface challenges in a multi-contractor environment.

Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. Applications are going to be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.