Scientist / Engineer - Indian Head

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Scientist/Engineer to support research, development, test, and evaluation as well as provide in-service support of energetics and energetic systems. The candidate will work with subject matter experts to ensure safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.). The candidate will possess remediation of harmful materials knowledge, especially that pertaining to explosives and munitions. The candidate will perform work in a laboratory setting and must understand techniques pertaining to bioengineering, bioremediation, and analytical evaluations.

Essential Functions:

1. Researching, developing, testing, and evaluating (RDT&E) as well as manufacturing and providing in-service support of energetics and energetic systems.
2. Working and partnering with subject matter experts to ensure safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.).
3. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
4. Work under supervised direction but have the ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
5. Continuous learning to develop and ensure technical competence.
6. Ensure proper execution of the project including planning, scheduling, and procurements.
7. Responsible for the implementation of safety and quality programs.
8. Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.
9. Must be able to work independently in a laboratory-based environment.
10. Must possess bioengineering skills.
11. Must possess analytical expertise for understanding material remediation optimization.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's in engineering discipline or related scientific field (physics, chemistry, etc.).
2. 5-7 years of experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences.
4. Experience with biologically-relevant engineering.
5. Experience with process scale-up.
6. Strong background in chemistry, mathematics, and engineering principles.
7. Experience in process design, development, and optimization.
8. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
9. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in bioengineering or related technical field is preferred.
2. 8-10 years industry experience.
3. Programmatic work experience is preferred.
4. Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
5. Process engineering and integration knowledge.
6. Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
7. Active DOD or DOE security 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.

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.