Senior Structural Test Lead - Explosive Effects

ARA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Structural Test Engineering Lead to head Energetics Effects Phenomenology Testing in the Hard Target Mechanics Group in Albuquerque, NM.

You will plan, execute, and evaluate explosive testing programs that bolster hardened structures and energetic systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality data for defense missions. You will oversee project execution, budgeting, proposals, and customer relationships while shaping

Qualifications

• MS or MEng in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prediction, and execution of explosive effects testing on hardened structures, including blast doors, protective barriers, and critical infrastructure.
• Evaluate structural response and system performance under extreme loading conditions.
• Plan and safely execute full-scale field tests and technology demonstrations.
• Analyze test data and develop engineering recommendations for customers.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to government and industry stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development and capture efforts for new business.
• Build and maintain relationships with DoD, government, and industry customers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Education

MS/MEng in Mechanical/Civil/Structural/Aerospace

Tools

LS-DYNA

Abaqus

ANSYS

Autodyn

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Structural Test Engineering Lead to head Energetics Effects Phenomenology Testing in the Hard Target Mechanics Group in Albuquerque, NM.

You will plan, execute, and evaluate explosive testing programs that bolster hardened structures and energetic systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality data for defense missions. You will oversee project execution, budgeting, proposals, and customer relationships while shaping