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Structural Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Structural Engineer. This position provides operational, research and development ...

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Staff Protective Design Engineer

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Engineering Support Services ARA is seeking an experienced protective design engineer to join our Southern Division. This is an on-site position working in our office in Vicksburg, MS or Alexandria ...

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Staff Manufacturing Engineer 2

Spokane, WA · On-site

$43.74 - $72.89/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role, the Manufacturing ...

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$120 - $160/hr

The ARA Better Fuels Group in Panama City, FL, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time senior process engineer to provide engineering support for process development and project management in ...

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Structural Modeler Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is looking to hire a Structural Modeler Engineer to support on-going research and development ...

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Senior Robotics Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

ARA is seeking a highly skilled and innovative senior robotics engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ development, coupled with experience in robotics.

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Staff Accounting Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

What you'll do as a Staff Accounting Analyst at ARA * Create various financial statements and review for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications

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Staff Scientist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

ARA's IntraRisk Group is seeking a staff scientist to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement engineering computer models for high wind hazards, structural response, and loss ...

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Principal Robotics Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

ARA is seeking a highly skilled and innovative principal robotics engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C++ development coupled with experience in robotics.

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Project Manager 2

Madison, AL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc (www.ara.com) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager 2 on-site at our ...

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GT Operator

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

ARA's ISR division is hiring for a GT Operator in the Fort Bragg, NC area. The GT Operator will partner with the RAB to focus priorities to implement HUMINT and social engineering approaches in ...

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Junior Mechanical Engineer

Madison, AL · On-site

$54K - $70K/yr

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc (www.ara.com) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Junior Mechanical Engineer working on ...

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Staff Software Engineer 1

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

ARA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical ...

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Structural Engineer

ARA

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Structural Engineer. This position provides operational, research and development, and training support along with subject matter expert advice and decision support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as part of its 24/7/365 Technical Reachback Support program. The ideal candidate will apply subject matter expertise and problem-solving skills to develop, integrate, test, verify, validate, and apply CBRNE software/scenarios based on experiments and predicted phenomena using theoretical and computational methods. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Structural Engineer in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team. Required tasks include performing complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses and providing scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers. Each Technical Reachback team member is cross trained on all models and undergoes a rigorous certification process on the use of our CBRNE models before becoming an active member of the Reachback team.
Essential Functions:
  • Reviewing current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas
  • Providing general knowledge and structural engineering-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders
  • Assisting in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents
  • Attending technical and programmatic meetings in which you coordinate responses from scientific community members and review the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness
  • Willingness to be cross trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum

Required Qualifications:
  • MS in Structural/Civil Engineering or a related field
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Candidate should be able and willing to work rotating shifts in support of 24/7/365 operations
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Hands-on experience using computer-based software to develop structurally sound and comprehensive models
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a US DoD TS/SCI security clearance
  • Strong communication skills, both orally and verbally, technical presentation, teamwork mentality, graphic visualization and Microsoft Office proficiency skills are required

Desired Qualifications:
  • Active US DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance
  • Knowledge of blast effects on structures
  • Proficient in reviewing and interpreting blueprints to extract structural specifications for integration into modeling programs

Compensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/
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 1100 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 Structural Engineer.
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