Seeking a full-time Painter to be a part of a hard-working team using creativity and innovation to support the lives of our Warfighters. A Paint Technician, under general supervision, will perform substrate preparation, priming, paint application processes and light fabrication machining. This includes but not limited to; all aspects of coating operations from preparation and masking, pretreatments, final paint applications, light mechanical work, testing and evaluation. The Paint Technician should also be able to assist in fabrication and other assembly/disassembly processes of hardware and prototypes.

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

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. We are currently seeking experienced, eager Senior Electrical Engineers for a growing list of projects involving 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 capabilities and ongoing production operations. Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen residing within the US.

ARA is seeking an entry-level civil engineer to work full-time in our Transportation Division, Support Services Directorate, located in Champaign, IL. The Support Services Directorate has been growing our pavement marking consulting and research services and also supports our core business centers on pavement engineering. We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about this type of work.

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide administrative services to the ARA team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Administrative duties include budget tracking, sub-contractor invoice tracking and liaison, travel and onboarding coordination, meeting support, roster management, corporate/division liaison, tracking monthly report submissions and other general administrative support tasks. The Administrative Specialist interfaces with both ARA, sub-contractor and government customer team members and handles information requiring various levels of protection. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential traits.

Join our team to develop the latest technology in the Integrated Products Division (IPD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. Our interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects.

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!

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!

***Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens.*** 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 national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. You will work with other developers and engineers to design and develop products for a diverse range of clients. As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high-quality software to our clients.

***Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens.*** 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 critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. You will work with other developers and engineers to design and implement quality assurance solutions for a wide range of applications. As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high-quality software to our clients.

Seeking a Kitting Material Technician to be a part of a hard-working team using creativity and innovation to support the lives of our Warfighters. Kitting Material Technician, under general supervision, is responsible in providing support by kitting, assembling, packaging, transporting and preparing complete systems in accordance with approved Bills of Material (BOM), and on the manufacturing floor by supplying and/or holding various materials. Will operate machinery such as but not limited to forklift, pallet jacks and various hand tools used in production process.

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 Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking to hire a full-time Chemical 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 Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking to hire a full-time Chemical Analyst. 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 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 efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. The right candidate will become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. This person will thrive with tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering structural design.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Geotechnical Engineer to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. Are you a geologic or geotechnical engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Geotechnical Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering geologic construction processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Geologist to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. Are you a geologist virtuoso with a passion for study the geological world? Join us as a Senior Geologist and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering structural processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Missions, Concepts, and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effects on human performance and laser eye protection solutions in a laboratory setting. The candidate will lead the operation and maintenance of the laser systems required to accomplish the research objectives. The candidate will operate and maintain numerous laser systems to include but not limited to high energy laser systems (HEL), existing wavelength-tunable high pulse power titanium-Sapphire laser, femtosecond laser systems, multiple high-energy continuous wave (CW) lasers, and tunable nanosecond optical parametric oscillators.

We are looking for Robotics Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of robotics challenges ranging from control of large construction equipment, drone navigation and planning 3D scene reconstruction, and self-driving off-road vehicles. You will work with a strong team of scientists and engineers to help drive critical architecture decisions within our machine learning and computer vision pipeline.

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.

You will be working on a team that is building a cloud-based development environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of hardware, software engineers and security specialists to design and implement a secure cloud-based software development and maintenance environment. You will be part of our employee-owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team.

The ARA office in Champaign, IL is seeking an administrative assistant to provide occasional/as-needed support to our office management team.

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Developer to join a team that develops and deploys systems that integrate chemical and biological (CB) sensors, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and modeling and simulation tools to perform forensics and predict hazards. The software development will take place in small, decentralized teams requiring close communication with other developers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders. Tasks 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 Strategic Operations, Analysis, and Research (SOAR) Sector of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an IMMEDIATE need for a Facility Security Supervisor to lead and mature a growing classified security program. In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership over facility and information security operations, as well as manage a team. You will work closely with the Senior Management Official (SMO) to ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and related Department of War security requirements. This is an on-site leadership role offering direct influence over security operations, team development, and program execution within a trusted, mission-focused environment. The right candidate will need to be willing and able to be the first point of contact in an emergency.

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. This role involves developing robust C++ software for virtual simulation. This is an on-site position located in San Antonio, TX.

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. This role involves developing robust C++ software for virtual simulation. This is an on-site position located in San Antonio, TX.

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.

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.

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.