Performs in-depth engineering analyses of security related systems to determine potential for further development, production, Interface to other systems, and usefulness in the homeland security environment. Witnesses test performance; prepares test/program assessment reports; briefs government staff on ongoing activities; interviews government and non-government people to improve system engineering knowledge. Can complete project life cycle work (planning, development, execution, termination), develop work breakdown structures, PERT/CPM critical path working knowledge, project budgets, and tracking of project activities. Has good communication skills and is able to write with little or no supervision project documents, including project plans, test plans and procedures, data analysis reports, project final reports. Has working knowledge of commercial project management software programs. Onsite in Atlantic City, NJ.

Senior Scientist 2 Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering and have at least 12 or more years of experience OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering and have at least 6 or more years of experience; OR Ph.D. degree in a natural science (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology) from an accredited college or university. Experience is that which demonstrates a professional knowledge of Systems development and technology development.  US Citizens only.   On site, Atlantic City, NJ.  No remote work available. Ability to obtain SECRET Security Clearance Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Senior Scientist 2 Preferred Experience:

Good leadership skills, and good written and oral communications. Current SECRET Security Clearance Current DHS Suitability Clearance

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.