The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Senior Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Scientist to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design.
Are you a FEA virtuoso with a passion for study the scientific world? Join us as a Senior FEA Scientist and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.
If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering structural processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
The successful candidate will :
- Innovative Design and Development :
- Characterize the structure of WMD facilities, some of which are clandestine
- Conduct reverse engineering
- Design and calculate precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions
- Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics
- Dynamic Project Management :
- Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget
- Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractor
- Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders
- Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization :
- Dive deep into physical science analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities
- Advance reverse engineering capabilities
- Inspiring Leadership and Development :
- Mentor and inspire junior engineers, scientists, and technicians
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
Required Qualifications :
- Master's degree in Engineering or Physics or similar
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
- Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results
- Must be a US Citizen
- 6-8 years of experience in solving DoD or Industry FEA science problems
- Practical experience in engineering and science
- Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities
- TS clearance
Desired Qualifications :
- 10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering / science problems
- TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation
- Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities
COMPANY 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 1200 professionals. 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 fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.
ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging;
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. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Finite Element Analysis Scientist position.
ExperienceRequired
6 - 8 years : Relevant work experience
EducationRequired
Masters or better in Engineering or related field
BehaviorsRequired
- Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MotivationsRequired
- Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
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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