Scientist / Engineer - Indian Head

Ara; Indian Head; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Scientist/Engineer to join their innovative team in the MCC division. This role involves conducting research, development, testing, and evaluation of energetics and energetic systems, particularly in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong bioengineering skills and analytical expertise, along with a solid understanding of process design and optimization. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure safe and efficient production capabilities for defense-related applications. If you thrive in a challenging environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Training and Development Opportunities

Challenging Work Environment

Innovation and Experimentation Culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in energetics and energetic systems.
• Strong background in chemistry, mathematics, and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop energetics and energetic systems.
• Ensure safe execution of production capabilities for energetic materials.

Skills

Bioengineering

Analytical Expertise

Process Design and Optimization

Chemistry Knowledge

Mathematics Skills

Project Management

Safety and Quality Program Implementation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Field

Advanced Degree in Bioengineering or Related Field

Job description

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.