Senior Software Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is looking for a bright, motivated, and energetic individual who embraces our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth! As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a cloud-based Digital Engineering Environment.

You will also be offered learning opportunities to help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in solving problems and developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a cloud-based Digital Engineering Environment.

You will also be offered learning opportunities to help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about.

You will be surrounded by a motivated and engaged group of professionals who are passionate about their work, and we foster a supportive, collaborative culture where each team member is encouraged to thrive in their role while contributing to our mission with passion and dedication.

Responsibilities include developing software to connect analysis tools for the DoD.

This will involve creating APIs, developing web frontend applications, and deploying applications to a cloud platform.

You will be a key member of a team that is developing Digital Engineering simulation tools and technologies for the Department of Defense.

Senior Software Engineer Position Requirements:


* US Citizenship required


* 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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field along with 8-10 years of relevant work experience OR MS degree with 6-8 years of relevant work experience OR PhD with 3+ years of relevant work experience


* Proven experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Golang) for software development


* Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Senior Software Engineer Preferences:

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

We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set, 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 gRPC/REST API development


* Experience with frontend web frameworks (e.g., Angular)


* Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., Do...