Senior EM Analyst

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health Insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a Senior EM Analyst in Dayton, OH to model and simulate electromagnetics and acoustics. You will lead a multidisciplinary team in signal processing, CEM, and AI/ML to deliver high-fidelity radar solutions and transition research into real-world applications.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in electromagnetics, and proven proposal success. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with a specialization in Signal Processing or Computational Science.
• 6+ years of experience in Electromagnetics Analysis of systems and platforms.
• Proven ability to write and contribute to winning technical proposals.
• Strong technical communication skills for team leadership and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the development of advanced solutions to complex physical problems.
• Develop software algorithms and tools to solve problems involving interaction of electromagnetic energy with complex structures.
• Research and develop next generation radar system solutions and platforms.
• Research and develop AI/ML based techniques to extend traditional algorithms and capabilities.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve large-scale problems.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Radar signal processing

Leadership

Proposals writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computational electromagnetics software

AI/ML techniques

Job description

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Senior EM Analyst

Locations

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Dayton, OH 45459, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time

Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a driven and talented Senior EM Analyst, to conduct research in the modeling of and simulation of advanced and complex systems spanning the fields of electromagnetics, acoustics and physics. This position will be located at Applied Research Associate's office in Dayton, OH. A demonstrated background with 5+ years' experience in the extensive use and application of computational electromagnetics software and tools in the fast, accurate and high-fidelity solutions of real world and practical electromagnetic scattering and/or radar signal processing problems. A demonstrated, multi-year, deep domain expertise in platform optimization, radar signal processing, electronic warfare system design, waveform design, and/or radar system design is required.

The Senior EM Analyst will build and lead a multidisciplinary team of experts in Signal Processing, CEM, AI/ML, and software engineering. This hands‑on technical leader will advance ARA’s capabilities, mentor and upskill junior engineers and scientists, and help transition emerging research in CEM and ML‑based surrogates into operational, real‑world solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and program development skills. S/he will leverage all extant knowledge and state of the art, including but not limited, to AI/ML techniques to enable ARA to lead the industry in the development of solutions to problems hitherto untenable. The candidate is also encouraged to lead R&D business development activities, including developing PoCs, authoring proposals, RFI responses and opportunity initiation.

Extensive and clearly demonstrated proficiency with radar signal processing algorithms, electromagnetic warfare systems and the use of computational electromagnetics tools to design and optimize such systems is required.

What you’ll do as a Senior EM Analyst:

• Lead and participate in the development of advanced solutions to complex physical problems.
• Develop software algorithms and tools to solve problems the interaction of electromagnetic energy with complex structures and systems.
• Research and develop the next generation of solutions to problems in radar systems and platforms
• Research and Develop AI/ML based techniques to extend the reach of traditional algorithms and capabilities.
• Work with a unique group of highly skilled and experienced mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve complex, large-scale computational problems.

Senior EM Analyst Requirements:

• US citizen with the ability to receive and maintain a US Security clearance at SECRET or higher
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with a specialization in Signal Processing or Computational Science.
• 6+ years of experience in Electromagnetics Analysis of systems and platforms.
• Proven ability to write and contribute to winning technical proposals
• Strong technical communication skills for both team leadership and business development
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams with demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and directing research teams or projects
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals with a range of personality types
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning

Senior EM Analyst Preferences:

• Experience developing AI/MLbased reduced order models or surrogate models
• Working knowledge of EM shape optimization and materials optimization

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 1800 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.

ARA has great benefits, such as:

• 401-K Retirement with employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays.
• Great place to continue learning and expand your skill set.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns 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 .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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