The Applied Research Associates, Inc., Test Technology Division is looking for a candidate for the position of Design and Requirements Engineer. In this role, you will assist the Engineering and Scientific staff in performing integration of COTS software with unique test articles and research platforms. You will gain a deep understanding of defense research related to ordinance and energetics. In addition to your technical role, you will assist with program management, planning and budgeting, and status reporting. Job Requirement: Due to the work performed and ARA’s interactions with the defense community, US Citizenship is required. Job Location: Holloman AFB (Alamogordo, New Mexico)

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Test Technology Division has an exciting opportunity for a technically versatile, enthusiastic person with a strong background in Geotechnical/Geologic Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, or Mining Engineering. We are looking for an established researcher to provide project management, leadership, and execution in weapon effects testing and other geotechnical/geophysical fields relevant to the US government. If you have a passion for science, engineering, and applying your expertise to technologies that safeguard our nation from threats, then we may have the job for you!

The Strategic Operations, Analysis and Research (SOAR) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a highly motivated and organized Assistant Facilities Security Officer (AFSO) to join our security program in support of U.S. Department of War programs in Santa Barbara, CA. The right candidate will have previous experience as an FSO, AFSO, CPSO, Security Manager or military security manager. This person should have experience working with federal / government agencies or defense contractors. The qualified candidate must have an active DoD security clearance at the Secret level and must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

ARA’s Southern Division is seeking a full-time administrative specialist to support a team of approximately 50 engineers, scientists, and software developers. This is an on-site position in our office in Vicksburg, MS.

ARA is seeking experienced civil engineers, with emphasis in research related to pavement and geotechnical engineering and pavement/geotechnical asset management, to work full-time in our Transportation Division, Pavement Sciences & Engineering Directorate. It is preferred that this be an on-site position working in an ARA office in one of the following cities: Champaign, IL; Ventura, CA; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; Mechanicsburg, PA; Dallas, TX; Egg Harbor Township, NJ. However, a remote work exception may be considered for the right candidate who has a proven track record of success in a remote environment and possesses the experience, professional network, and self-direction necessary to work effectively from a remote location. Please indicate your location preference in your application.

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.

The Strategic, Operations, Analysis and Research (SOAR) sector of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a proactive, organized, and customer-focused Office Administrator to join our Business Operations team. This is a highly visible role that serves as the hub of our office, helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly while providing exceptional support to employees, leadership, customers, and visitors. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, manages changing priorities with confidence, takes initiative, and is known as a dependable team player who enjoys helping others succeed. If you’re someone who takes pride in being the person others can count on, we’d love to hear from you.

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemist to provide a key technical and business growth role in energetic effects testing and demilitarization process development while building a lasting career with ARA. The successful candidate should have a background in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics and should have a strong desire to grow their expertise, work with government and commercial counterparts to develop, test, and analyze programs and make significant contributions to team and division goals and planning efforts. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment with frequent client interaction that requires strong multi-tasking and communication skills.

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a full-time Project Manager 2 on-site at our Madison, AL location. The Project Manager 2 provides on-site project management support and coordination to complex contract(s), project task(s) or a business unit. Responsible for managing DoW projects and assisting our Program Manager(s) and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic manufacturing projects.

The Integrated Products Division (IPD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Project Analyst to join our team in Greenville, SC. The IPD team strives to develop and deliver solutions to challenging problems involving highly technical areas such as robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, advanced sensors, geotechnical applications, weapon systems, energy solutions and other emerging technologies – for both commercial and DOD/Government customers. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Program & Project Management team with coordination and support to the Accounting Team.

The IMSSP Accounts Payable Supervisor provides leadership and operations of the IMSSP Accounts Payable activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of company policies, government contracting requirements, and accounting standards. This position supervises and develops Accounts Payable staff, drives process improvements, supports internal controls, and partners with Corporate Accounting and Finance, Contracts and Procurement, Program Managers, and business units to resolve issues and improve Accounts Payable operations.

***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.

Are you an experienced chemical or process engineer ready to help bring renewable fuels technology to commercial scale? Join Applied Research Associates’ Better Fuels Group (BFG) — an industry leader in advanced biofuels and sustainable energy — and be part of the team driving the next generation of clean fuel innovation. We’re looking for a hands-on, creative engineer with strong process design experience to help bridge the gap between pilot testing and full commercial implementation. If you’ve got refinery, renewable diesel, or petrochemical experience — and love solving tough engineering challenges — this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

Looking for a career in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking excellent scientists and engineers and has opportunities available immediately. ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility supports research in the following areas: • Acoustics – Human hearing/injury, ultrasound, signal processing, • Physics – Sensors development, blast-structure interaction, modeling and simulation • Impact dynamics – Terminal ballistics modeling and experimentation • Design & Prototyping—software, electronics, mechanical systems • Optical System R&D – remote sensing, laser analysis, spectroscopy, system design

Applied Research Associate’s (ARA) Corporate IT department is seeking a dedicated and driven Senior IT Administrator who is committed to excellence and continuous improvement for our Southwest division, located in Albuquerque, NM. THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED AND A CURRENT CLEARANCE IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE. ARA is an employee-owned company whose mission is to solve problems of global importance. Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day. ARA’s IT Team is committed to providing innovative technical solutions that provide a robust environment for our employees.

Applied Research Associate’s (ARA) Corporate IT department is seeking a dedicated and driven Staff Desktop Support Administrator who is committed to excellence and continuous improvement for our Southwest division, located in Albuquerque, NM. THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED AND A CURRENT CLEARANCE IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE.

Join our Corporate Security team as a Jr. Security Specialist at Applied Research Associates, Inc. In this role, you'll support the Corporate Security Team initiatives across multiple business units, focusing on supporting company-wide security programs. Candidates applying for this position must possess an active Secret security clearance or DOE equivalent, with the potential for obtaining a Top-Secret clearance. This is a full-time position.

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 estimation. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong background in hurricane, flood, and/or tornado modeling and interest in using such models for insured loss estimation. The IntraRisk Group is based in Raleigh, NC. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

ARA’s IntraRisk Group is seeking a senior scientist to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement engineering computer models for high wind hazards, structural response, and loss estimation. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong background in hurricane, flood, and/or tornado modeling and interest in using such models for insured loss estimation. The IntraRisk Group is based in Raleigh, NC. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is looking for an individual to support both shop fabrication and infield activities at ARA’s China Lake location, located in Ridgecrest, CA. The candidate will support fabrication of electronics equipment, assembly of mechanical structures, field install of mechanical and electrical equipment, and post-install support. Required skills include ability to understand both mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, understanding of low voltage wiring systems, ability to read and redline design drawings, and the ability to translate these skills into both shop and field install activities. Must work well in a team environment and provide innovative feedback and problem solving to teams of engineers and technicians.

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. You will be working on a team that is building a software driven cloud solution. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of engineers and security specialists to design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions. 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.

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.

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking a driven, passionate professional to lead the accounts payable team on-site in our office in Champaign, IL.

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety Manager to lead our safety initiatives at multiple test site locations. As our Health and Safety Manager, you will be a pivotal leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health and safety programs that align with our strategic objectives and ensure regulatory compliance across our operations. The successful applicant will drive continuous improvement in our safety performance, cultivate a proactive safety culture, and potentially lead a team of safety professionals.Our work is primarily performed in New Mexico on Kirtland Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range and at our ARA test site in Moriarty, NM.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD), has an opportunity for a Computational Physics Staff Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. The Computational Physics Group develops code and performs computational analysis for large Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and computational structural dynamics (CSD) simulations. The successful applicant will perform CFD and CSD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support the development and use of these computer codes for a variety of applications such as air blast, shock tubes, explosive detonations, explosive fill analysis, subsonic, and supersonic flows and reacting flows.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Southwest Division (SWD) has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer/Scientist to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists. The Computational Physics Group develops code and performs computational analysis for large Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The successful applicant will perform CFD computer simulations on local computing clusters and High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support the development and use of these computer codes for a variety of applications such as air blast, shock tubes, explosive detonations, explosive fill analysis, high speed flows and reacting flows.

If you are looking for a career as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and you are interested in designing, securing, and improving information systems through the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), then our Raleigh, NC and/or San Antonio, TX division of ARA has an exciting opportunity worth considering. Not only will you solve challenging cybersecurity problems, but you’ll also have the opportunity to grow your career in an environment that promotes teamwork, mentorship, and cross-training across a broad range of cybersecurity and engineering disciplines.

ARA's is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and controls development for large-scale industrial machinery and equipment on advanced manufacturing and defense-related programs. This role bridges electrical engineering, controls integration, and — on select programs — small-scale electronics design in support of unmanned systems (UxS) hardware.

ARA's Engineering Science Division (ESD) is seeking qualified instructional systems designer (ISD) candidates to support technical, operational, government, commercial, and workforce training programs. The ISD will translate complex source material into clear, accurate, and engaging learning experiences using sound instructional design, adult learning, and multimedia learning principles.

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Cyber Blue Team Analyst to join our team conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and Allied systems, networks, infrastructures, and assets. Our team will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate (NE)’s Mission Assurance Department (MA) program. We are seeking hands-on cyber analysts with and understanding of both the compliance standards and the tools and techniques to assess vulnerabilities to be a part of our team.

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Cyber Blue Team Operator to join our team conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and Allied systems, networks, infrastructures, and assets. We are in the second year of a five-year program. Our team will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate (NE)’s Mission Assurance Department (MA) program. We are seeking hands-on cyber analysts with and understanding of both the compliance standards and the tools and techniques to assess vulnerabilities to be a part of our team.

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at ARA’s Moriarty Range (AMR), located east of Moriarty, NM. Additional work locations include Kirtland Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. The candidate will support fabrication of structures and test articles, which include welding/cutting, carpentry, machining, concrete placements, heavy equipment operations, surveying, plumbing, electrical mechanics, and pneumatics. Must work well in a team environment and provide innovative feedback and problem solving to teams of engineers and technicians.

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 a midcareer Control Systems Engineer for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. 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 candidate 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 a Junior Electrical Engineer for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. 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 candidate 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 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.

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 eager and experienced Senior Chemical 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 have the opportunity to 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.

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 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 Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a full-time employee with a technical degree and relevant experience, to augment a team that provides digital modeling and simulation support for aircraft survivability analysis. This position requires someone with strong analytical skills who is detail oriented and able to be effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. This position also requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance.

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.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an opportunity for an experienced JWS/DIEE Instructor, located at ARA’s Emerald Coast Division in Niceville, Florida. This position supports CONUS and OCONUS training of Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) software products. This position is an integral part of the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) support for fielded weaponeering products. Applicant must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance. ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

Applied Research Associates is seeking entry level printed circuit board technicians at our Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL facilities. Duties include soldering and populating circuit board components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, and integrated circuits), assembling RF, DC, and digital wiring, cables and connectors, and bonding and packaging of multi-layer circuit boards. Position involves small-scale repetitive tasks often performed under a microscope and requiring an eye to detail and quality. Candidate will have the opportunity to operate electrical and RF diagnostic equipment and use common hand tools and shop equipment. May require a security clearance. High school diploma or GED, six months to one year experience.

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.

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) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Senior Mechanical 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 mechanical engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale mechanical, commercial, and institutional projects? If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering mechanical processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a responsive, proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.

If you are looking for a career as a Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO and you are interested in designing, improving, and managing projects through the RMF then our Raleigh, NC division of ARA has an exciting opportunity worth considering. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you’ll also be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.

The Rocky Mountain Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Laser Engineer 2 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.

The Rocky Mountain Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to hire a contingent position for a Staff Engineering Aide 1 to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser biological effects and laser eye protection solutions in a laboratory setting. The candidate will operate and maintain 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.

The Rocky Mountain Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Staff Laser Engineer 1 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 operate and maintain 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 femtosecond laser systems, multiple high-energy continuous wave (CW) lasers, and tunable nanosecond optical parametric oscillators.

Lead cutting-edge explosive effects testing that helps protect critical infrastructure and advance national security. Applied Research Associates , Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Engineer or Senior Scientist to lead Energetics Effects Phenomenology Testing programs within our Hard Target Mechanics Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of explosive testing programs that improve the survivability of hardened structures and advance next-generation energetic systems. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians to execute complex test programs, evaluate structural performance, and deliver high-quality data that supports critical defense missions.