**Description** Responsible for executing and documenting various aspects of testing and analysis associated with the development of Security related systems. Must be able to test and/or evaluate several commercial and prototype explosives detection systems. Candidate shall possess sufficient skills to perform parametric testing and evaluation of candidate systems to determine parameters such as lower limit of detection, sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, or other instrument performance characteristics. Must be capable of performing literature searches and assessing the current state of the art in approaching any research program. Must be able to write, review, and/or comment on test plans and procedures. Has good communication skills and is able to write project documents with little supervision, including project plans, test plans and procedures, data analysis reports, project final reports. Candidate must possess independent research experience and demonstrated capability in the planning and execution of research and development projects. Onsite in Atlantic City, NJ. **Why work with us?** + The opportunity to make a real impact. ARA provides a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. + Flexible, reasonable hours. We encourage all employees to have a good work/life balance. We invest in our people and want you to be happy with us for the long-haul. + Competitive salaries and outstanding benefits. We provide generous retirement contributions and company stock over and above salary; medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and long-term disability insurance; and annual performance bonuses. **Company Information:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,100 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. **Qualifications** **Education** **Preferred** + Master of Science or better in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry + Bachelor of Science or better 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)