Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Do you want to create technology that makes a difference in the world? At Applied Research Associates (ARA), we create software that improves our nation’s safety and security.

ARA has been the recognized defense industry leader in augmented reality (AR) software applications for over a decade.

ARA is 100% employee-owned, which means that everyone benefits from the company’s success.

As a part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a unique real-world impact!

At ARA we are driven by a passion for developing innovative solutions to challenging problems of national importance.

Our culture rewards autonomy and initiative and we foster a stable environment where personal and professional growth are prioritized.

For this position we are looking for highly skilled scientists and engineers to join our augmented reality (AR) team.

ARA’s augmented reality technology is used by the US Army and others to improve the situational awareness of our soldiers on the battlefield.

Our AR technology provides accurate, timely information so that teams can make the right decisions and operate with enhanced safety and speed.

It is not an overstatement to say that this capability will save lives, by improving coordination, decisiveness, and communication.

Specifically, we need engineers and scientists who have the ability or interest to design and implement defense-grade augmented reality software.

The software you develop will be fielded on a wide range of Army systems, including night vision goggles, ground vehicles, and far target locators.

See what we do, and read about us in the news:


* ARC4 Homepage
+ https://www.ara.com/arc4/


* Read at ARA.com, “US Army Awards ARA Contract for It’s Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality Software”
+ https://www.ara.com/news/us-army-awards-ara-contract-its-cutting-edge-augmented-reality-software/


* Read at Ars Technica, “Head up: Augmented reality prepares for the battlefield”
+ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/heads-up-augmented-reality-prepares-for-the-battlefield/


* WATCH on YouTube, “ARC4 Fieldcraft Series: Marking Points”
+ https://youtu.be/ZCDpdFq_bic

Our technology:


* Embedded software applications, running on resource-constrained systems


* Developing code to work with sensors, displays and novel communication interfaces


* Tight collaboration with hardware and mechanical design teams


* Efficient embedded software implementations, written in C, C++ or Rust


* High-speed video signal processing implemented in FPGA fabric


* Custom-built drivers integrating embedded devices with application software built for Windows, Linux and Android


* Providing sensor data to real-time sensor fusion solutions utilizing Kalman filters and algorithms to estimate position and orientation of users in the real-world


* Multiple advanced inertial sensor calibration solutions

Our team’s interests:
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