The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Engineering Physicist to support the government in the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software. This contingent position, expected to start late spring or early summer 2025, will support provide support on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.

In this position, the successful candidate will work with DoD and other contractor personnel to develop next-generation information assurance standards, architectures, applications, and devices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience OR high school diploma and 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• DoD SECRET clearance
• Proficient with CAD modeling
• Capable of conducting thermal analysis, structural analysis of bolted joints and mechanical structures and identifying failure modes
• Familiar with vibration and shock isolation methods for aircraft and shipboard applications
• Familiar with the use of finite element analysis for structural and thermal applications
• Familiar with common electronics interconnects and power switching components (connectors, switches, etc.)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• DoD TOP SECRET clearance

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Engineering Physicist position.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Physics or related field

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