**Description** Applied Research Solutions is looking for an Avionics Software Engineer to support the Training PEO Support Directorate at WPAFB, AFB in the T-7 Advanced Pilot Training program. The Avionics Software Engineer will be expected to apply knowledge of DoD, AF, and engineering/scientific principles to enhance the performance and sustainability of current and future AF and joint service weapon systems. **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 include:** + Demonstrate expertise in software engineering to support the design, development, testing, evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and administration of new and existing software systems. + Apply knowledge of systems acquisition and systems/subsystems-level hardware and software integration to ensure effective software engineering solutions. + Perform systems requirements analysis and allocation and evaluate computer systems architecture for seamless software and hardware integration. + Conduct systems and subsystems testing and evaluation, ensuring software systems meet performance and quality standards. + Utilize software assurance practices and tools, including architecture and design analysis tools, origin analyzers, source code weakness analyzers, and binary analyzers, to ensure software integrity and security. + Assist in reviewing, developing, and updating program documentation relevant to software engineering requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards. + Support the development and maintenance of the Software Development Plan (SDP), contributing to the overall software development strategy. + Apply understanding of aeronautical vehicle systems, airborne systems, and related ground systems avionics operational flight program capabilities to support core engineering tasks related to software engineering. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software engineering solutions align with program requirements and objectives. + Provide technical expertise and guidance in the continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance system performance and reliability. + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:** + Must have an active Secret Clearance + Must be US Citizen + Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and ten years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five years of which must be in the DoD + OR, Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD + OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD. + Demonstrated experience with systems acquisition processes and hardware/software integration at the systems and subsystems level. + Experience in supporting the development and execution of software development strategies and contributing to Software Development Plans (SDP). 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