Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Engineers from multiple disciplines for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Junior Mechanical Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Junior Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

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 engineering technicians participate in an environment of continuous learning, with new challenges in ARA’s pursuit for technical excellence. No previous pavement testing experience is needed. Applicants should possess good communication skills, strong attention to detail, flexibility, and a willingness to learn and be challenged.

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is an employee-owned engineering and research company with expertise spanning defense, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. We are seeking a motivated communications intern to support client-facing communications work on behalf of federal and state government agencies, helping convey the impact of complex programs and research to a variety of stakeholders.

Are you skilled in reviewing large amounts of data, analyzing data, and extracting essential data from the nonessential? Seeking a skilled Open-Source Data Analyst who will conduct data-driven strategies to shape the future of our business facing products across measurement and optimization. By applying your data science and analytical skills, you will help identify and solve the customer’s biggest challenges. You'll find and work with available web, social media, open source, and publicly available content. The successful candidate will be intimately familiar with analytical research, ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS), Advertising Technology (AdTech) environment as well as how to explore, defend against and exploit it.

ARA is seeking a staff geophysicist specializing in data analysis to join our ground penetrating radar (GPR) group on-site in Austin, TX, supporting transportation and infrastructure projects. This role focuses exclusively on processing, interpretation, and reporting of GPR datasets, with minimal field data collection responsibilities.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an organized and collaborative project manager to support a government agency research center in Tallahassee, Florida. This position is embedded within the client’s central office and is responsible for managing a portfolio of applied research projects from initiation through closeout. The project manager will coordinate with internal teams, end-users, and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and support the dissemination of results. The role requires a balance of strong project management discipline, clear communication skills, and familiarity with knowledge and technology transfer principles.

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to support our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program. This position offers hands on experience within a federal contracting environment, supporting multiple operational locations with a focus on safety compliance, hazard identification, and day to day safety operations. The role is based at our Kirtland Air Force Base location in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an Engineering SME. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineer with a background in combustion and/or explosives 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.

Are you an engineering or computer science student seeking a rewarding, practical experience with a world-class engineering firm? The ARA Engineering Science Division (ESD) is seeking students interested in a year-round internship with our Rapid Prototyping and Robotics team. This is an on-site, part-time position in our office in San Antonio, TX—in the Hollywood Park area on the north side, near the intersection of Highway 1604 and Highway 281.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Junior Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities. Outstanding candidates will have the ability to quickly discover information, create reports, and perform their duties independently with little guidance. At ARA, our goal is to improve our nation’s safety, security, and way of life. Your contribution matters and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact by joining our team!

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Open-Source Collector to support the Intelligence and Defense communities. Outstanding candidates will have the ability to quickly discover information, create reports, and perform their duties independently with little guidance. At ARA, our goal is to improve our nation’s safety, security, and way of life. Your contribution matters and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact by joining our team!

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Staff Mechanical Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Mechanical Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Mechanical Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

We are seeking an experienced AI Technologist to drive discovery, readiness, and adoption of AI capabilities across the organization. You will be working with our engineers and functional teams to identify opportunities where AI can streamline operations and introduce automations. You will also be working directly with our business units to leverage AI for project deliverables, develop data and metadata standards, and ensure AI utilization aligns with security and governance requirements. You will be working directly with various IT teams to deploy identified AI solutions and applications in both highly regulated on-prem and cloud environments.

As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be a core member of our team responsible for improving the stability, reliability, performance, and operational maturity of enterprise Kubernetes platforms and related services. This role works with cross-functional teams to ensure critical development and platform services are highly available, observable, secure, and scalable. You will lead reliability-focused engineering efforts for company-wide platforms and services, including automation, incident response, problem management, observability, performance optimization, and resiliency improvements. This role requires strong technical depth, sound operational judgment, and the ability to partner closely with other teams to reduce operational risk and improve service health over time.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated AI Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain the infrastructure, platforms, and operational workflows that enable secure, reliable, and scalable use of artificial intelligence across the organization. This role focuses on production implementation of AI capabilities, including AI platform integration, machine learning operations, GPU-enabled infrastructure, and enterprise application support in a dynamic, cross-divisional environment.

Applied Research Associate’s (ARA) Corporate Accounting department is seeking a passionate and driven Billing Specialist who is committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Our Accounts Receivable team serves the dedicated employees and leaders who have made ARA the success it is today. ARA is an employee-owned company whose mission is to solve problems of global importance.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to lead a multi disciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space. The developer will work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement front end and back end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Clear, organized documentation and collaboration with customers and stakeholders are essential.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Journeyman Data Scientist to support a multi disciplinary team providing data analysis and visualization support across the Department of War (DoW) mission space. You will support data-driven decision making by analyzing data, developing basic models, creating visualizations, and generating actionable insights as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering analytical and software solutions for national security missions. This role is ideal for early-career data scientists passionate about solving real operational problems and building prototypes in an agile environment.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Data Scientist to support a multi disciplinary team providing data analysis and visualization support across the Department of War (DoW) mission space. You will support data-driven decision making by analyzing data, developing basic models, creating visualizations, and generating actionable insights as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering analytical and software solutions for national security missions. This role is ideal for early-career data scientists passionate about solving real operational problems and building prototypes in an agile environment.

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 team delivering software across the DoD mission space. The developer will work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement front end and back end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Clear, organized documentation and collaboration with customers and stakeholders are essential.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Journeyman Software Developer to support a multi disciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space. The developer will work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement front end and back end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Clear, organized documentation and collaboration with customers and stakeholders are essential.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to support a multi disciplinary team providing data analysis and visualization support across the Department of War (DoW) mission space. You will support data-driven decision making by analyzing data, developing basic models, creating visualizations, and generating actionable insights as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering analytical and software solutions for national security missions. This role is ideal for early-career data scientists passionate about solving real operational problems and building prototypes in an agile environment.

The Test Technology Division (TTD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA) has an opportunity at ARA’s Moriarty Range (AMR), located near Moriarty, New Mexico, for a full-time Administrative & Test Operations Coordinator. This position supports both administrative operations and security coordination for field testing activities. The role requires a highly organized individual who can manage documentation, scheduling, compliance requirements, and operational coordination while supporting security procedures for test events. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient administrative operations, accurate record keeping, submitting purchasing requests and compliance with security protocols before, during, and after test events.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to serve as the Project Manager to manage programs supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center – Indian Head. The programs include production and manufacturing of energetic materials, modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, to support research and development and ongoing production programs. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Intern to provide defense-related technical support with ARA. We’re looking for an individual to support field testing and data at our Moriarty AMR office. The successful candidate will support field design, testing, and analysis and should have a strong interest in problem solving and innovation.

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Senior Process/Production Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Mechanical Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Risk Management Subject Matter Expert working onsite at a location in the Arlington, VA area. In this role, the candidate will identify, capture, and track integrated risks, as well as aggregate technical, geopolitical, operational, and programmatic risks associated with the nuclear enterprise, including sustainment, modernization, and future planning. This requires someone who has a strong background and proven history in supporting senior-level officials and advising on enterprise strategy, policy, and implementation of programs in a cross-functional, interagency setting.

Neya is a leader in advanced robotics developing off-road autonomy for both commercial and defense customers. Our deep domain expertise spans semi-autonomy, autonomy, perception, and mission planning; all of which support a wide range of DoD and commercial thrust areas. Our main center of gravity is in the Pittsburgh area.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a lead administrator for a SIPRNet capability supporting a DoD‑owned secret‑level enclave that already houses an air‑gapped software‑development environment. The successful candidate will be the sole technical owner of the SIPRNet connection side of the enclave, responsible for building, hardening, and sustaining all network and directory services required for secure SIPRNet operations. This role works directly with the Sr. Systems Administrator and the broader systems‑admin team leading engineering and sustainment efforts for the development enclave. This position is located at Eglin AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers an excellent benefits package

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator for enclave capability supporting a DoD‑owned secret‑level enclave that already houses an air‑gapped software‑development environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, hardening, and sustaining all network and directory services required for secure enclave operations. This role works directly with the Sr. Systems Administrator and the broader systems‑admin team leading engineering and sustainment efforts for the development enclave. This position is located at Eglin AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers an excellent benefits package. This position is immediate, full‑time, and onsite only.

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Shop Floor Technician working on-site in our Huntsville, AL facility. Shop Floor Technician is responsible to support the manufacturing of mechanical prototype devices and/or products. Will operate machinery such as but not limited to forklift, pallet jacks and various hand tools used in production process. Under direct supervision, the Shop Floor Tech will be responsible to support the logistics and transportation team performing various shop floor duties. Must have the ability to read technical manuals - including blueprints and schematics.

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Junior Industrial Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Research Implementation & Technology Transfer (T2) Specialist to support a government agency in Tallahassee, Florida. This position is embedded within the client’s central office and serves as the critical bridge between completed transportation research and real-world application. The Specialist helps drive research projects from final product delivery into practical field deployment through rigorous implementation planning and tracking, strategic storytelling, and knowledge dissemination across a statewide research portfolio.

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a Technical Support Specialist with secondary COMSEC responsibilities to support the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) Sector on-site in Raleigh, NC. This role is primarily focused on end-user support, system troubleshooting, and Information Technology (IT) operations, while also serving as the Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian for a small local account. The ideal candidate will enhance system reliability, improve support processes, and help document institutional knowledge, while maintaining compliance with COMSEC policies (32 CFR Part 117, CNSSI No. 4005, DoD/DoW, etc.). This role requires initiative, technical expertise, and attention to detail in a security focused classified computing environment.

Seeking an experienced Operations Integrator Specialist with previous comprehensive expertise in mission success within government and defense environments. Proven track record in risk mitigation, reliability, and continuous process improvement. Adept at integrating AI tools and data-driven analysis to solve complex organizational problems. Prior track record of communicating across cross-functional teams, military units, and government agencies to ensure unity of effort and build sustainable positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure consistent delivery and trust. The position is on-site with customer in Huntsville, AL.

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-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our pavement engineers are actively involved in all aspects of the profession, which includes problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer high-quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals.

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-Fort Worth Metroplex. This role is a great fit for someone who combines engineering fundamentals with hands-on mechanical skills and an interest in field work/travel. You will be actively involved in problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer high-quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals. Join a team where you can immediately make an impact!

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 Madison, WI and Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Our pavement engineers are actively involved in all aspects of the profession, which includes problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer high-quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals.

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 Madison, WI and Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This role is a great fit for someone who combines engineering fundamentals with hands-on mechanical skills and an interest in field work/travel. You will be actively involved in problem solving, using subject matter knowledge and innovation to offer high-quality solutions to our clients, marketing to bring in new business, and writing high-quality proposals. Join a team where you can immediately make an impact!

ARA’s financial team in Champaign, IL, is seeking a driven, career-minded individual who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail. This position has the potential for various career growth paths. If you enjoy problem solving with endless potential for learning and like working with a team of out-of-the-box thinkers, this is the job for you! You will be a valued member of a team of passionate, service-focused professionals who are committed to ARA’s core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth. You will be based in Champaign, IL. Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file.

Are you a college student seeking a rewarding experience conducting research with a world-class engineering firm? The ARA Transportation Division (TD) is seeking paid research interns available to work part-time (20-30 hours per week) during the summer months.

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head. We are currently seeking Process / Production Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. Our Mechanical Engineers working these projects will need to have knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. The most qualified Engineers will be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Seeking a Project Manager Assistant the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA). in Madison, AL. You'll provide project management support and coordination to complex contract(s), project task(s) or a business unit. This responsibility is in support of DoW projects and assisting our project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables. Must possess an Intermediate to Advanced level of experience in MS Excel to perform 80% of the required detail-oriented work and be well-organized and dedicated individual to coordinate and execute program tasks within cross-functional team(s) and complete all activities within required deadlines.

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Secure Software Developer. The right candidate will assist in deploying systems that integrate chemical and biological (CB) sensors, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and modeling and simulation tools to perform forensics and predict hazards for the Department of War. This person may include building interactive visualizations and dashboards for sensor analytics, user interfaces, coupling interfaces to background services with new sensor systems and physics-based models, applying STIGs, and implementing cyber security policies.

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking a passionate and career-minded entry-level accounting assistant who is committed to customer service, organization, and a strong attention to detail. This is a part-time position, approximately 30 hours per week, on-site in our office in Champaign, IL.

Our group is seeking a full-time Staff Project Manager to assist the Program Manager. You will serve as the Staff Project Manager responsible for multiple subprojects and deliverables as part of an integrated project team. You will support efforts to control cost, manage schedule and ensure performance of deliverables. You will serve as the interface between ARA project cost analysts, subject matter experts and the government customer. This is a contingent position based on future government funding.

Our group seeks a full-time Senior Program Manager to lead a team of scientists and engineers building an advanced modeling & simulation capability. You will serve as the integrator of multiple subprojects and deliverables as part of an integrated project team. You will lead efforts to control cost, manage schedule and ensure performance of deliverables and respond to government taskings. This is a contingent position based on future government funding.

Our group seeks a full-time Staff Software Engineer to help build an advanced modeling & simulation capability. The position supports a prototype that will be delivered as part of an interagency team to the U.S. Government. You will be working with others as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will develop and deploy machine learning algorithms on specialized datasets across Windows and Linux environments using a containerized workflow. This is a contingent position based on future government funding.