Senior Software Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer who will support our growing business in modeling and simulation of physical phenomena within a 3D geometric modeling environment that is linked to a geographic information system (GIS).

We apply traditional physical modeling approaches as well as deep learning and computer vision techniques to solve critical problems.

As a member of our diverse multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for developing software tools that strengthen our national security.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Senior Software Engineer Minimum Qualifications: 


* The nature of work (i.e.

interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs) requires eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance; selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment


* BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field or or currently enrolled in an BS degree program with completion within a year along with at least 7 years of relevant work experience OR MS with 5-7 years OR Ph.D.

with 3-5 years 


* Strong high-level language (e.g.

C++, Python, Java, etc.) programming skills


* A desire to work in a dynamic team environment

Senior Software Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

Above all, we value passion, a desire to learn, and teamwork.

We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set, that you will succeed in the role.

In addition to the experience and skills above, if you have any of the following, you will be able to accelerate your effectiveness and impact.


* Experience with Modern C++ (14/17/20) and modern static analysis tools


* Experience with Qt


* Familiarity with the CMake build system


* Expertise in Continuous Integration pipeline development and maintenance


* Expertise in DoD modeling and simulation technology


* Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written mediums with technical and non-technical audiences

Senior Software Engineer Description:

You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and computer scientists developing simulation tool technologies to support real-world planning operations for the Department of Defense.

You’ll become familiar with unique research areas such as weapons effects, weaponeering, and anti-terrorism tactics.

As a research and development program, the nature of our work varies from month to month and year to year: You will be continuously challenged to learn and grow expertise in new areas.

Our technology stack evolves over the years, but the main skills we use today include modern C++, Qt, OpenSceneGraph, CMake, and Python.

Our ecosystem of tools includes Git, Microsoft Visual Studio, Atlassian tools (i.e.

JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence), and TeamCity.

At the end of the day, we try to find the best way...