Staff Scientist / Engineer 1

Looking for a career in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking excellent scientists and engineers and has opportunities available immediately.  ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility supports research in the following areas:

• Acoustics – Human hearing/injury, ultrasound, signal processing,
• Physics – Sensors development, blast-structure interaction. modeling and simulation
• Impact dynamics – Terminal ballistics modeling and experimentation
• Design & Prototyping—software, electronics, mechanical systems
• Optical System R&D – remote sensing, laser analysis, spectroscopy, system design

Our work spans basic scientific studies through concept development and productization allowing us to transition our knowledge and prototypes to fulfill critical needs for end users.

This position will initially support active contracts based on their skills and program needs. As a part of a collaborative research team, a successful candidate will pursue their passions with the freedom to expand their work to their areas of interest and expertise. As a team, growth in these new and existing areas will further expand our capabilities while serving our customers and end users.

What you’ll do as an ARA Staff Scientist/Engineer:

• Serve as a technical expert and conduct research and development in optical sensors, signal processing, spectroscopy, and/or general optics.
• Serve as a technical resource for other engineers and scientists within the company.
• Contribute to or lead the development of proposals in your areas of expertise.

EDUCATION

• Requires B.S. or higher in optics, physics, engineering, or a related field.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. +2 years or higher (or equivalent)
• US Citizen
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• On-site work at ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility
• Periodic travel to other ARA offices, subcontractor sites, and customer locations
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and independently.
• Proficiency using software tools for data collection/analysis such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python.

PREFERRED SKILLS

The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following skills

• Experience in development of optical sensors, signal processing, instrumentation, lasers and/or general optics.
• Experience designing and conducting tests with laser, optical and electromagnetic systems, material / device characterization, and custom or commercial lab instruments for scientific research.
• Data analysis using signal processing / data reduction.
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication through reports, peer-reviewed publications, and/or conference presentations.
• Experience performing and interest in executing contract/grant-based research and development relevant to National Defense applications.
• Demonstrated interest in leadership in areas such as writing new research proposals, development of new experimental setups and facilities, and/or being a mentor for other employees.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience and/or proficiency with optical simulation and modeling codes
• Demonstrated experience designing and conducting laboratory tests to answer hypothesis driven research goals.