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
Suffolk, Virginia, United States · On-site
About the Role: We are adding a General Foreman to lead field crews and support the day-to-day execution of construction activities on water and wastewater projects. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple crews…
Skills: Leadership, Crew Management, Construction Drawing Interpretation, Mechanical Installation, Concrete Work
Warren County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
Benefits/Perks Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401K retirement with company match Vacation, paid time off Company-provided workwear, cell phone, tablet Company-paid training Additional Culligan Corpor…
Skills: Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Equipment Installation, Equipment Maintenance, Plumbing
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
$164k–$238k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or mainta…
Skills: Data Center Operations, Technical Team Management, Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting, Linux
Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Apple iOS Developer to join a mission-focused cyber team solving real-time challenges in support of …
Skills: iOS Development, macOS Development, Python, C, Reverse Engineering
McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application. Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Android Developer to join a mission-focused cyber team supporting critical national security objecti…
Skills: Android Development, Python, C, CNO Tools, Socket Programming
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
Overview As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end supply chain processes of Auterion products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, while providi…
Skills: Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Order Management
ETL Systems LtdHerndon, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Role Overview As we continue to expand our presence across the United States, we're looking for an ambitious and relationship-driven International Sales Account Manager to help lead the next phase of our growth journey. …
Skills: Account Management, Sales Strategy, Business Development, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States · On-site
$71k–$90k/yr
Requisition Number: 28678 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $71,471.00 - $90,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity reside…
Skills: Ballistic Missile Defense, Aegis Tactics, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Operational Planning, Simulation Scenario Building
Florida City, Florida, United States · On-site
$97k–$133k/yr
Requisition Number: 75006 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of…
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Management, RFx Process, Category Strategy
Boydton, Virginia, United States · On-site
About Diversified: Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail,…
Skills: Access Control Systems, CCTV Installation, Troubleshooting, Project Coordination, Subcontractor Management
Sterling, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Description About the Position: At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, ac…
Skills: Electrical Commissioning, Power Distribution, Electrical Troubleshooting, Reading Electrical Schematics, Site Inspections
Ashburn, Virginia, United States · On-site
Company Overview Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are c…
Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360 Design/Glue, BIM Coordination
Powhatan, Virginia, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$31/hr
Company: Centrex Technical Sales About Us: Centrex is a leading provider of process and flow control solutions, specializing in pumps, filtration systems, valves, and engineered equipment for industrial applications. Wit…
Skills: Sanitary Piping, System Fabrication, Manifold Assembly, Drawing Interpretation, Weld Preparation
Roanoke, Virginia, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$24/hr
Company Information: Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation m…
Skills: Electrical Equipment Operation, Automated Testing, Manual Testing, ERP Systems, Data Entry
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
SCOPE OF WORK The Quality Assurance Technician for Gaylor Electric is expected to understand and interpret design packages for projects and be capable of interpreting job site specifications. The ideal candidate can main…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Electrical Commissioning, Design Package Interpretation, National Electrical Code, Quality Control Auditing
Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$81k–$108k/yr
Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, …
Skills: Network Restoration, Circuit Management, DWDM, SONET, MPLS
Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site
Description This position is contingent upon award. Provides support with a variety of resource and acquisition management duties, focusing specifically on the resource planning, analysis and execution of large space dev…
Skills: Resource Planning, Financial Analysis, Budget Execution, Acquisition Management, Strategic Planning
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States · On-site
Description Position Summary Tiger Solar is seeking an O&M Service Technician to be responsible for repairing and maintaining already installed solar installations. This position is an hourly role that requires working o…
Skills: Solar Troubleshooting, Electrical Maintenance, PV System Commissioning, Digital Multimeter Use, Conduit Bending
Cave Spring, Virginia, United States · On-site
Description The Maintenance Lead is responsible to maintain and repair all industrial machinery. Troubleshoots, repairs, installs and dismantles industrial machinery throughout all the departments and locations of NASL. …
Skills: Industrial Machinery Repair, Electrical Wiring, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Carpentry
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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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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
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