If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have the job you are looking for! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in a stable environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you’ll grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines. We are seeking a highly skilled Weapons Effects Engineer to join our Digital Engineering team designing and analyzing new warfighter capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a generalist who loves to analyze warfighter problems, understands mechanical and electrical engineering concepts, and possesses a desire to code. 

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong passion for Mission Engineering and the national security domain, strong modeling capabilities, and a proven desire to improve software engineering skills. Ideal candidates are passionate about improving processes to solve real warfighter problems. You will be a key member of a team that is developing Digital Engineering simulation tools and technologies for the Department of Defense.

Weapons Effects Engineer Position Requirements: 

US Citizenship required The nature of work (i.e. interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs) requires eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance; selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, applied mathematics, or a closely related field with 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience OR MS with 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience Demonstrated experience with at least one modern software development ecosystem (e.g., Python, C++, or Java), and comfortable implementing quick-turnaround, proof of concept solutions in that ecosystem Demonstrated experience modeling physical or electrical components at different fidelity levels (i.e., high-fidelity CFD analysis or low-level empirical relationships) Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Weapons Effects Engineer Preferences: 

Above all, we value passion, a continuous desire to learn, and teamwork. We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set, you will succeed in the role. In addition to the experience and skills above, if you have any of the following, you will be able to accelerate your effectiveness and impact. 

Strong coding skills in a high-level language (Python, C++, Java) Desire to learn commercial MBSE software, especially developing plugins to extend functionality  Experience with embedded programming and data buses (i.e., CAN Bus, MIL-STD-1553, IEEE 1394) Familiarity with DoD mission analysis or campaign analysis software Existing DoD security clearance

Who is ARA?   

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,248 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.   

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.  

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/