> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2935001-journeyman-systems-mission-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2935001-journeyman-systems-mission-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). --- # Journeyman Systems Mission Engineer - **Company:** Applied Research Solutions - **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Digital Twin, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9166371/journeyman-systems-mission-engineer ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Top Secret Security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics * Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical engineering environment. (Preferably within a DoD structured environment). 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 * Support reviews of program plans, systems engineering activities, technical baselines, and test results to help ensure system and subsystem performance meets approved requirements and specifications. * Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of systems engineering documentation, including technical reports, specifications, engineering assessments, and program management reports. * Support technical presentations and briefings related to program planning, implementation, engineering activities, and corrective actions. * Assist with system and subsystem validation activities, including development and execution of validation criteria, procedures, and test activities. * Analyze engineering and test results and provide findings and recommendations to support program and system-level decisions. * Provide systems engineering and technical support throughout the acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, installation, and operational phases of the system lifecycle. * Support program and project risk management activities by identifying technical risks, assessing potential impacts, and providing inputs in accordance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes. * Support problem and gap definition, trade-space analysis, capability assessments, technology roadmap analysis, and cost-versus-capability evaluations. * Assist with concept development activities, including set-based design and Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA), as directed. * Support the application of Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin practices across the system lifecycle. * Apply systems engineering principles to system and subsystem activities, including configuration management, data management, security, and technical integration. * Support the identification, documentation, and management of system interfaces to facilitate effective integration of multiple subsystems and components. * Assist in evaluating system requirements to ensure alignment with user needs and support requirements analysis, system design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation activities. * Support capability analyses and the evaluation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) solutions to assist with component selection and system interface development. * Assist with the development and use of models and simulations to assess system performance and demonstrate alignment with user requirements. * Support engineering studies involving system performance, cost-effectiveness, reliability, technical and schedule risk, and related trade-offs; document findings in technical reports and presentations. * Assist with the identification and resolution of technical issues, system deficiencies, and capability gaps. * Support media library activities, technology and system obsolescence tracking, and service desk incident remediation. * Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to support technical meetings, working groups, program reviews, and engineering activities. * Provide assistance and technical guidance to team members as appropriate and contribute to other engineering tasks as assigned. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [AI in Regulated Industry - Validating AI-Enabled Products with PLM and Digital Twins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2065-ai-in-regulated-industry-validating-ai-enabled-products-with-plm-and-digital-twins) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)