Arlington County, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$105k–$123k/yr
ARA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and controls development for large-scale industrial machinery and equipment on advanced manufacturing and defense-related programs. This rol…
Skills: Electrical System Design, Controls Integration, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, PCB Design
Panama City, Florida, United States · On-site
This anticipated opportunity is contingent upon contract award, availability of funded work, and customer requirements. The position may be structured as part-time or full-time; the final work schedule, start date, and d…
Skills: Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Adobe Captivate, Articulate 360, Rise 360
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$120k–$135k/yr
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Cyber Blue Team Analyst to join our team conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and A…
Skills: Cyber Vulnerability Assessment, Threat Hunting, Packet Analysis, Malware Analysis, Shell Scripting
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$105k–$130k/yr
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Cyber Blue Team Operator to join our team conducting cyber assessments of vulnerabilities of critical U.S. and …
Skills: Defensive Cyber Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Linux Administration, Threat Hunting, Packet Analysis
Moriarty, New Mexico, United States · On-site
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at ARA’s Moriarty Range (AMR), located east of Moriarty, NM. Additional work locations i…
Skills: Welding, Carpentry, Machining, Heavy Equipment Operation, Concrete Placement
Charles County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$87k–$115k/yr
ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Control Systems Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will evaluate the test equipment, ordnance and t…
Skills: Control Systems Engineering, Allen Bradley/Rockwell Systems, AutoCAD, EPLAN, Electrical Safety Evaluation
Charles County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$75k–$90k/yr
ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will evaluate the test equipment, ordnance and…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Fault Tolerance Evaluation, Electrical Safety, Process Safety, Material Handling
Charles County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$135k–$150k/yr
ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively seeking an eager and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives an…
Skills: Chemical Engineering, Process Design, Energetic Materials Synthesis, Project Management, Process Safety
Charles County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$135k–$150k/yr
ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Senior Engineer will review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for co…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Hazards Analysis, Process Safety Management, SOP Validation, Project Management
Johnson County, Missouri, United States · On-site
As an Aircraft Survivability Analyst, you will be determining the suitability of USAF digital simulations for evaluating tactics, designing tests to assess tactics, and executing models to compute metrics that quantify r…
Skills: Aircraft Survivability Analysis, Physics Based Modeling, Simulation, Combat Mission Planning, Open Air Flight Test
Lafayette, Colorado, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
The Applied Electromagnetics Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc., is seeking Printed Circuit Board Technicians for locations in Lafayette, CO and Huntsville, AL facilities. This is an entry level position that …
Skills: Soldering, PCB Population, RF Wiring, DC Wiring, Digital Wiring
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$80k–$110k/yr
The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a Structural Engineer. This position provides operational, research and development, and training support al…
Skills: Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, CBRNE Modeling, Scientific Modeling, Technical Reporting
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
If you are looking for a career as a Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO and you are interested in designing, improving, and managing projects through the RMF then our Raleigh, NC division of ARA has an exciting …
Skills: Risk Management Framework, NIST Special Publications, AWS, Azure, ACAS
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
The Rocky Mountain Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Laser Engineer 2 to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effects on human performance and…
Skills: Laser Physics, Optical System Design, Optical Diagnostics, Metrology, Optical Modeling
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Rocky Mountain Division is seeking to hire a contingent position for a Staff Engineering Aide 1 to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effe…
Skills: Laser System Operation, Optical Diagnostics, Metrology, Matlab, Python
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) is seeking a Staff Laser Engineer 1 to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effects on human performance and l…
Skills: Laser Physics, Optical System Design, Optical Alignment, Metrology, Matlab
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · On-site
Lead cutting-edge explosive effects testing that helps protect critical infrastructure and advance national security. Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Engineer or Senior Scientist to lead Energ…
Skills: Explosive Effects Testing, Structural Engineering, Program Management, Blast Analysis, Proposal Development
Charles County, Maryland, United States · On-site
$135k–$150k/yr
ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security. We are actively searching for a Senior Integrated Master Scheduler to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for creating, deve…
Skills: Integrated Master Scheduling, Oracle Primavera, Critical Path Analysis, Risk Management Planning, Project Documentation
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · Remote OK
ARA’s Corporate Accounting Department seeks a passionate A/R, Billing, and Setup Manager with strong leadership skills and extensive government contracting billing and project setup knowledge. Our team supports the…
Skills: Government Contracting Billing, Project Setup, Leadership, Deltek Costpoint, FAR Compliance
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Are you enthusiastic about working and collaborating with a highly skilled and motivated team that genuinely enjoys their work? We are currently seeking a security professional to join us on-site as a Junior Security Spe…
Skills: Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, DISS, NBIS
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Design and integrate electrical systems and controls for large-scale industrial machinery and unmanned systems. This includes developing PLC/HMI programming, PCB layouts, and managing the electrical scope from concept through commissioning.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of experience in industrial equipment integration and controls. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a government security clearance.
ARA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and controls development for large-scale industrial machinery and equipment on advanced manufacturing and defense-related programs. This role bridges electrical engineering, controls integration, and — on select programs — small-scale electronics design in support of unmanned systems (UxS) hardware.
The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between large equipment-level electrical/controls work and PCB and wire harness design, and is capable of owning electrical scope from concept through commissioning on programs supporting federal defense customers.
This position is located out of our Arlington, VA office, and will require up to two trips a month to our Government client’s site in Indian Head, Maryland. This is an on-site position (Hybrid eligible after 6 months). The range for this position is between $105K - $123K.
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Company & Division Information
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 2,240 professionals and continues to grow. 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.
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 employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging and 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. 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.
Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. ARA is an international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically excellent solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We provide in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services. Interested in a career at ARA? Visit www.ara.com to learn more about ARA or careers.ara.com to view current ARA job opportunities.
Offices: Suite A-220, Albuquerque, NM 87110, US · 4300 San Mateo Blvd., Suite A-220, Albuquerque, NM 87110, US · 119 Monument Place, Vicksburg, MS 39180-5156, US
Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. ARA is an international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically excellent solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We provide in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services. Interested in a career at ARA? Visit www.ara.com to learn more about ARA or careers.ara.com to view current ARA job opportunities.
Offices: Suite A-220, Albuquerque, NM 87110, US · 4300 San Mateo Blvd., Suite A-220, Albuquerque, NM 87110, US · 119 Monument Place, Vicksburg, MS 39180-5156, US
