**Description** The Mission Capabilities and Concepts (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks to hire a **Senior Weapon Development System Engineer** to provide technical and program management support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for Counter-WMD weapons and capabilities development. The candidate will perform a variety of functions typical of pre-Milestone “A” RDT&E for capability development, to include system engineering support and technical program management support functions. The right candidate will provide systems engineering and program management support to government program managers for pre-milestone ‘A’ RDT&E and technology maturation programs focused upon the development of counter-WMD weapons and capabilities across a diverse portfolio of technological areas **.** **Modeling and Simulations** The candidate is required to possess significant experience and expertise in the use of computer-based models and simulation software (M&S) for the conduct of high-fidelity modeling, materials analysis, and weapons effects simulation modeling. Examples of required experience may include but are not limited to CTH, SIERRA, LS-DYNA, SHAMROCK, CHEETAH, and ALE3D. **Technology Concept Development** + Engage US Warfighters, stakeholders and capability development partners to identify, develop and document capability requirements + Develop threat analyses to inform CWMD capability concept development + Conduct weapons and capability market surveys + Develop, evaluate, and down-select materiel solution concepts + Evaluate performer proposals and document with supported PM as needed. + Conduct and document SWaP analysis, trade-space analysis for selected concepts **Program Planning and Execution Support** + Draft technology maturation program plans + Develop and document system and subsystem performance metrics + Draft and/or evaluate work breakdown structures (WBS) + Perform technology program risk assessments and draft risk mitigation plans + Participate in program technology and quality reviews/assessments **Test Planning and Test Execution Support** + Conduct test planning with program teams and performers/testbeds + Develop test plans, identify and recommend test methodologies, and testbeds + Perform test execution support (personnel accountability, photo/video documentation, etc.) + Review performer data acquisition plans and data analysis methodologies **General** + Write university-level white papers and reports + Produce independent, professional quality work product using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, etc.) + Brief program managers, performer teams, and senior leaders on program support activities and status + Candidates will be required to provide in-person support to DTRA within one hour of notification Monday-Friday during normal business hours. IAW workspace availability and governing employment law, policy, and regulations, development of an approved hybrid work agreement with the supervisor is possible. **Required Qualifications:** + Must be a US Citizen + Master’s degree in an engineering or hard science discipline + 8-10 years of total experience across one or more of the following disciplines: Weapons Development and/or Testing, Systems Engineering, Technical Program Management/Support, DoD System Acquisition and Program Management + Minimum current / active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance **Preferred Qualifications:** + PhD in an engineering or hard science discipline with 5-7 years’ experience + Active TS/SCI security clearance + Experienced in the establishment and conduct of collaborative R&D programs with universities and US allies + PhD in an engineering or hard science discipline with 10 years’ experience **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 over 2000 professionals. 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 fosters 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. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com . Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **Senior Weapon Development System Engineer** position. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Loyal:** Shows firm and constant support to a cause + **Leader:** Inspires teammates to follow them + **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject + **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations** **Required** + **Work-Life Balance:** Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks + **Financial:** Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement + **Entrepreneurial Spirit:** Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Education** **Required** + Masters or better in Engineering **Experience** **Required** + 8-10 years: Relvant work xperience 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)