Senior Engineer (5-7 Years Experience)

Ara; Indian Head; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Senior Engineers to join their team in Indian Head. This exciting role involves collaborating with experts in explosives and munitions to support innovative projects in energetic materials production. You will engage in research and development, ensuring safe and efficient production capabilities while working closely with federal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in engineering or related scientific fields.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear briefings for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation of energetic systems.
• Manage project execution, including planning, scheduling, and procurement.

Skills

Engineering Design

Project Management

Research and Development

Safety and Quality Assurance

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Category: Engineering Support Services

Requisition Number: SENIO007918

Posted: November 13, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Indian Head, MD 20640, USA

Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking experienced Senior Engineers from multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems) 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 collaborate with explosives and munitions subject matter experts and federal stakeholders to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH), and you must be willing to work onsite.

Responsibilities include research, development, testing, evaluation (RDT&E), manufacture, and provide in-service support of energetics and energetic systems. You 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.).

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Work under supervised direction but have the ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Engage in continuous learning to develop and ensure technical competence.
• Ensure proper execution of the project, including planning, scheduling, and procurements.
• Responsible for the implementation of safety and quality programs.
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's in engineering discipline or related scientific field (physics, chemistry, etc.) with 5-7 years of experience.

Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings, including the ability to adapt content for specific audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in an engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
• Process engineering and integration knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

Company Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, the excellent careers and benefits we offer, and explore some of our featured offices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)