JWS Engineer - Security Clearance Required

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a candidate to join our Engineering and Testing team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

This position supports the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG / ME) and its Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through data validation and integration into the Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) methodologies, software, and knowledge management systems.

JTCG / ME products are used to authenticate weapons effectiveness data for use in operations, training, systems acquisitions, combat modeling and simulation, and weapons procurement.

ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, the JMEM Weaponeering System (JWS) Engineer is responsible for data and methodology validation, development, version control, deployment, and maintenance of weapon and target data for current and future JTCG / ME products.

Candidates should have experience with data analysis, methodology development, and modeling and simulation.

JWS Engineer Job Duties Include :

• Conducting analyses of new and existing data on JTCG / ME products
• Performing data validation and integration of weapon effectiveness and target vulnerability data
• Producing and presenting briefings on analyses results and support status
• Modeling weapons performance and effects related to Weaponeering
• Responding to data inquires

JWS Engineer Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years of related engineering and analysis experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment

JWS Engineer Required Skills :

• An understanding of object-oriented programming and software development practices
• The ability to navigate, modify, and query databases in programs such as Microsoft Access, SQLite Maestro, and Toad for Oracle
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Capability to quickly pivot and adapt to change
• Ability to effectively communicate with Government personnel, JTCG / ME organizational staff, and Operational users

In addition to the skills above, the following experience and aptitude enhances the Staff Engineer’s effectiveness and impact :

• Expertise with target vulnerability, weapon effectiveness, stochastic modeling, and lethality calculations
• Expertise in DoD modeling and simulation technology, structural dynamics, blast effects, structural collapse, and probabilistic analysis

Additional Consideration for :

Above all, ARA values passion, a desire to learn, and teamwork. With a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and solid skill set, you will succeed on our team.

ARA’ Benefits Package Includes :

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays
• Opportunities for continuing education

Company Details :

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,180 professionals and continue to grow.

ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA takes pride in having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners.

The motto, Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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