The Mission Concepts & Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Explosives Engineer with experience and/or training in explosives and energetics materials properties, proper handling and testing. The successful candidate will perform as a member of a Systems Engineering and Integration (SE& I) contractor team. Responsible for providing technical direction and program management support expertise to government civilian and military program managers for projects focused on pre-Milestone A RDT& E of weapons and capabilities (TRL 3-6) designed for countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). Candidate will be working on multiple initiatives at the component through the system level, from concept development through demonstration and transition to US military end users.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance with the additional ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
• 3-5 years relevant, formal training and/or hands-on experience with explosives/energetic materials
• A working-level knowledge and/or experience with DOE explosive Modeling and Simulation (M& S) codes, such as CHEETAH, TIGER, and shock wave codes such as CTH and ALE3D or equivalent is preferred
• Ability to participate in customer program technical meetings and performer reviews to provide technical subject matter expertise in explosives and energetic materials development, testing, and integration
• Ability to develop professional quality work product to include writing white papers, university-quality research papers, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint briefings as required
• Experience reviewing performer activities and provide technical recommendations to government PMs regarding program cost, schedule, and performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry
• 5-7 years relevant training and hands-on experience with energetic materials and Program Management exposure for programs involving explosives, energetic materials, payload development, weapons system integration for DOD programs

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 fosters 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 ­­­­Explosives Engineer_ position.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Masters or better in Chemical Engineering or related field

• Doctor of Philosophy or better in Chemical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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