Principal Systems Engineer and Program Manager—Contingent

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is actively seeking a driven Systems Engineer 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 Systems Engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Principal Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale industrial, commercial, and institutional projects.

As a critical part of our on-site team, you will work alongside clients, project management, and developers to create high quality deliverables.

If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering underground facility construction and functional processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

As a valued member of our team, the candidate will perform:


* Innovative Design and Development:
+ Development of new processes and techniques for the characterization of WMD facilities
+ Refine processes and improve reverse engineering best practices


* Dynamic Project Management:
+ Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget
+ Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors
+ Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders


* Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization:
+ Dive deep into engineering analysis to design projects involving multiple disciplines and seeing them through to completion
+ Advance reverse engineering capabilities


* Inspiring Leadership and Development:
+ Mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians
+ Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment
+ Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies
+ Work mostly on-site and have extensive interaction with customers, clients, and other contractors

Principal Systems Engineer and Program Manager—Contingent Required Qualifications


* US Citizenship required


* Due to the work you will perform and interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs, an active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred, but a TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is accepted


* Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or similar with 12-15 years of relevant work experience OR MS with 10-13 years of relevant work experience


* Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results


* Team player with excellent written and oral communication skills and a proactive attitude


* Ability to communicate highly technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences


* Some travel to support customer and client meetings


* Relocation to Reston, VA

Principal Systems Engineer and Program Manager—Contingent Desired Qualifications


* Master's degree in Systems Engine...