Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking creative engineering minds to support a growing team located in Bedford, Massachusetts. 

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. 

You will provide Civil Engineering support within the NC3 Directorate fielding team located in Bedford/Hanscom AFB, MA. As the program office installs new, military-unique hardware and software systems worldwide, you will apply engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods sufficient to extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions; resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; or significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques. You will negotiate with Base Commanders, Civil Engineers and implementing contractors to ensure facility readiness for system installations. The ideal candidate will exercise judgment and ingenuity in evaluating the value and applicability site preparation strategies, plans, and implementation; investigating, predicting, and anticipating issues and conditions extending beyond a single specialty area, and affecting known standards, approaches, precedents, or concepts to a successful system installation.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice to professional colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
• Execute significant projects representing an important segment of the agency’s operating programs.
• Develop or collaborate in the formulation of new standards, applications, concepts, or theories changing existing knowledge and extending an understanding of phenomena.
• Assess and carry out strategies and actions to affirm the integrity, economy, quality, and effectiveness of engineering, or scientific programs.
• Advocate recommendations, strategies, and actions to reconcile or resolve novel, conflicting, or controversial issues or policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience, 5 years of DoD support preferred. Relevant experience may compensate if there is no higher education. 
• Knowledge of construction, environmental and structural principles and techniques is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is desired but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Active Secret clearance required.

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.