Staff Mechanical Engineer (22401.2)

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

ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The engineer will assist in project execution of energetic operations in M41. They will be required to develop, write, demonstrate, route, and gain safety approval of standard operating procedures. Knowledge of SOP writing, general engineering knowledge of mixing, pressing and/or machining technologies, and understanding of typical safety review processes is required. The engineer will also perform basic project engineering duties to include: preparing cost proposals, assist in planning project execution, assist in providing technical oversight, ensuring quality requirements are met, contribute to development of engineering solutions to problems, and communicate project results both orally and in writing.

Work Environment Details: This position operates entirely onsite in a high-activity environment that features an open-plan layout collaborative workspace where visual line-of-sight monitoring and immediate verbal team communication are required at all times. The workspace features active operational equipment, standard facility fluorescent light and ambient machinery noise. Regular, in-person interaction with on-site team members in this workspace are essential functions of this role.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Requirements of a Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related scientific field with 2-4 years of related work experience, or a Master's with 0-2 years of experience.
• S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Proven proficiency in a range of analytical and technical skills for the synthesis, monitoring, and scaling of energetic materials.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex projects, including the integration and coordination of diverse stakeholders such as government agencies, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience with process safety and material handling ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with a track record of leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple project phases.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments, managing rapid changes in program scope, funding, and priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations and reports to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to undergo and pass a Department of Transportation compliant medical physical exam.
• Ability to undergo and pass a drug screening.

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Anticipated Salary Range: $87,000 - $115,000

EducationPreferred

• Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

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