Project Support Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking Project Support Engineers to work on-site at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This is a temporary, full-time position starting in May/June and estimated to last 9-10 weeks.

Responsibilities Include:

• Personnel filling this position shall develop, implement, maintain and enhance desktop-based applications (for Windows, Linux, and MacOS) in support of AFIT Center for Directed Energy (AFIT/CDE) projects, education, and research. Work with CDE affiliated faculty, staff researchers, and students to enhance atmospheric and laser propagation modeling and simulation for their education and research efforts. Complete field testing and research initiatives outlined by mentors. Personnel will develop models and testing using high performance computing machines. Will complete other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Required:

• U.S. Citizen
• Personnel supporting this requirement must have and maintain eligibility for a Common Access Card (CAC), including favorable completion of a National Agency Check.
• Experience and introductory working knowledge with MATLAB and C++ preferred.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Experience writing technical documents, documentation, and papers.
• Proficient in technical writing and effective verbal communications.
• STEM degree seeking students desired.

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 based on 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.

ARS is requiring that all employees present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. ARS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations ARS is able to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)