ARS is seeking a Structures Engineer responsible for providing specialized technical support for Air Force aircraft structural systems throughout their complete lifecycle. This role involves ensuring structural integrity, airworthiness compliance, and systems engineering expertise for military aircraft programs, working directly with DoD acquisition processes and contractor evaluations. Qualified candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and have an engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program. 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: • Develop, procure, sustain, and modify aircraft structures systems, sub-systems, components and equipment • Provide systems engineering expertise in structures design and integration, manufacturing, quality and industrial engineering • Develop and maintain critical structures systems engineering documentation including specifications, system requirements documents, and SEPs • Execute AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness requirements through standardized processes and flight authorization issuance • Provide technical expertise on aircraft structural integrity and airworthiness compliance • Evaluate technical documents for specification and airworthiness compliance demonstration • Support Interface Control Documents, open system architecture, hardware, and software development • Provide safety expertise ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882 and FAA safety requirements • Assist in translating user requirements into weapons system requirements for design, development, fabrication, test, and evaluation • Support milestone reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other technical coordination meetings • Evaluate contractor recommendations for operational and support issues including ECPs and modification proposals • Other duties as assigned Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements: • Must be US Citizen • Active Secret clearance required • Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering) • Knowledge of MIL-STD-1530, JSSG-2006, MIL-STD-1568, and MIL-HDBK-516 requirements • Understanding of durability and damage tolerance, aircraft loads, material processes and standards • Experience with corrosion protection and structural dynamics • Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and FAA safety requirements • Understanding of AFPD 62-6 USAF Airworthiness processes • Experience with DoD acquisition processes and documentation • Familiarity with Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) processes • Knowledge of aircraft structural integrity principles • Experience with systems engineering documentation and processes 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.