> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1857178-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1857178-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9047202/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Must be a US Citizen
 * Security Clearance Required: TS with SCI Eligibility
 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience in systems engineering
 * DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) Equivalency in the Engineering & Technical Management field
 * 5 years of technical experience exercising RF theory
 * 5 years of experience with engineering project management
 * Practical understanding of Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL), sensors, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
 * Experience in early concept development, requirements analysis, design, test and evaluation, and risk assessment

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.

## Description

* Provide systems engineering expertise focusing on requirements analysis, concept/technology development, risk assessments, and verification & validation of small unmanned systems and associated sensor technologies.
 * Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop technical solutions in support of SOF operational requirements.
 * Conduct requirements analysis and decomposition; translate military operational requirements into technical specifications with further decomposition into sub-systems, components, and system characteristics along with associated Measures of Performance (MOP).
 * Support development and staffing of various technical documents in support of Fielding & Deployment Release (F&DR) and Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E).
 * Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.
 * Conduct research and assessments of emerging Space technologies in support of SOF emerging operational requirements.
 * Evaluate and recommend technical solutions to address SOF operational requirements utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering.
 * Apply advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks.
 * Assist in the development of Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives (SOW/SOO).
 * Conduct advanced engineering tasks such as reviewing engineering change proposals, reviewing requests for waivers and deviations, conducting technical analysis to assess performance, and presenting results and recommendations based on analysis.
 * Provide expert technical level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.
 * Support requirements management and traceability of requirements throughout the design, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and sustainment phase of a system's lifecycle.
 * Other duties as assigned


## Related Videos

- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [The Migration Cookbook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100164-the-migration-cookbook)
- [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor)
- [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process)
- [Reporting Active Exploits in 24 Hours: Are You Ready for the CRA?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100248-reporting-active-exploits-in-24-hours-are-you-ready-for-the-cra)
- [Command and Conquer: How we let an LLM control our Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2056-command-and-conquer-how-we-let-an-llm-control-our-software)

## Related Articles

- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)