Onsite Mechanical Engineer — Energetic Materials & SOP Lead

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support energetic operations at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head.

The role onsite requires US citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance, with responsibility for SOP development, cost proposals, and technical oversight across multiple projects in a high-activity environment. You will collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and vendors, ensuring process safety, compliance, and clear written and oral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 2-4 years of experience, or a Master's with 0-2 years.
• U.S. citizenship or clearance eligibility.
• Experience with energetic materials synthesis, monitoring, and scaling.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across project phases.
• Ability to pass DoT medical exam and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, demonstrate, route, and gain safety approval of SOPs.
• Prepare cost proposals and assist in planning project execution.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure quality requirements.
• Communicate project results verbally and in writing.

Skills

Energetic materials

Project management

Safety compliance

Technical communication

Leadership

High-pressure work

Security clearance

DOT medical exam

Drug screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support energetic operations at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head.

The role onsite requires US citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance, with responsibility for SOP development, cost proposals, and technical oversight across multiple projects in a high-activity environment. You will collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and vendors, ensuring process safety, compliance, and clear written and oral