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Staff Manufacturing Technician 2

Spokane, WA · On-site

$24.69 - $41.15/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced ...

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Engineering Aide - Temp

Panama City, FL · On-site

The ARA Better Fuels Group (BFG) is seeking a temporary engineering aide to provide technical and operational support to engineers on a variety of routine technical tasks. Under general supervision ...

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Staff Civil Engineering Technician

Champaign, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Become an ARA Road Warrior! We are looking for bright, motivated individuals to join our team. Full-time opportunities are available in Champaign, IL; Austin, TX; and Mechanicsburg, PA. Our ...

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Staff Manufacturing Technical Assistant

Spokane, WA · On-site

$21.45 - $35.76/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Assistant to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced ...

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Senior Technical Integration SME

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Technical Integration SME with a background in C5ISR and electronic warfare ...

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Staff Software Engineer 1

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$38.06 - $63.43/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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Junior Software Developer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$75K - $98K/yr

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Software Developer to support a multi-disciplinary ...

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Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer

Los Altos, CA · On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA's Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and regularly orchestrates a variety of full-scale testing projects. SVO conducts ...

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Junior Civil Engineer (Analyst)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

ARA is seeking entry-level civil engineers with an interest in pavement engineering to work full-time for our Transportation Division Aviation Directorate. Opportunities are available in the Dallas ...

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Junior QA Analyst

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$31.70 - $52.83/hr

ARA is seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving ...

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Developer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$106K - $138K/yr

At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also demonstrate our core values of passion, freedom, service and growth. If you are looking for a career where ...

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Tier 1 Cloud Support

San Antonio, TX · On-site

At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also demonstrate our core values of passion, freedom, service and growth. If you are looking for a career as a ...

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You will function as the Applied Research Associates (ARA) on site Program Manager responsible for program quality and administration of personnel assigned to this effort. Current manning associated ...

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Chemical Analyst

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Applied Research Associates, Inc.) is looking to hire a full-time Chemical Analyst. The successful ...

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    Senior Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer

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    Los Altos, CA • On-site

    $109K - $182K/yr

    Full-time

    Posted 16 days ago

    Job description

    The Silicon Valley Office (SVO) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA's Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and regularly orchestrates a variety of full-scale testing projects. SVO conducts research and design for structures and materials applications, including crashworthiness and transportation safety, impact, penetration, and fracture and failure analysis. We specialize in complex multi-physics modeling of structures such as automotive, aerospace and rail vehicles, as well as civil structures, in challenging dynamic environments.
    Job Location: Position is remote; preferred location is Los Altos, CA, with alignment to the Los Altos, CA ARA office or other ARA locations across the U.S.
    Essential Functions:
    • Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) of challenging dynamic structural applications that include contact, nonlinear material behavior, transient heat transfer and fracture using the explicit finite element code LS-DYNA.
    • Lead design and analysis of vehicle structures
    • Lead test planning and data analysis with potential for onsite test support.
    • Develop digital twins of complex structural tests including test response, data analysis and comparison with simulations.
    • Perform engineering analyses on a variety of structures projects.
    • Lead proposals for new research and development opportunities with government and industry clients.
    • Conduct face-to-face meetings and prepare technical and cost proposals.

    Education:
    • A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.
    • Graduate level GPA of at least 3.4/4.0.

    Required Qualifications:
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
    • Minimum 5 years of experience managing project groups

    • Experience with Hypermesh FEA model preprocessors, CAD software such as Solidworks and the LS-DYNA FEA solver.

    • Experience with solid and/or liquid rocket propulsion.
    • Experience with implicit structural dynamics.
    • Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows operating systems and computer programming languages.
    • Ability to obtain a security clearance, which includes US citizenship.
    • Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

    Desired Qualifications:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience developing Digital Twins for aerospace applications
    • Experience with computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics
    • Experience with mechanical testing of materials and structures.
    • Experience with computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction

    Compensation & Benefits: Pay Ranges: From $109,200.00 - $182,000.00 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. (ARA) 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, employs over 2200 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.
    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, opportunities and autonomy to take active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are expected to advance new capabilities to support company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The core values "Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth" and the motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sum up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
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    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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