Research Science Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company with expansive business areas in national security, infrastructure, energy / environment, and healthcare spaces.

As an intern of ARA’s Integrated Products Division (IPD) you will work closely with scientists, engineers, and support staff to develop the next generation of robots, sensors, and geotechnical services.

Interns will have opportunities to perform analysis, design apparatus, perform experimentation, and validate advanced technologies being pursued by IPD.

Current projects include our microrobotics initiative (Microbots), additive construction technology (ACME), and SAPPER robotic platform (SAPPER Preview).

Additional projects such as counter-UAS, simulator technology, microplastics remediation, and sensor development will also be available on a rolling basis.

Interns for IPD are considered a highly mobile resource, having exposure to different projects, collaborating across functional groups, and getting exposure to real world R&D.

For this internship you will work directly with the Advanced Technology Team to pursue innovative solutions for DoD and consumer customers.

This is a paid, full-time internship opportunity. 

Due to the nature of the work, qualified candidates must be U.S.

Citizens.

What you’ll do as a Technical Intern


* Work directly with subject matter experts to tackle complex challenges.


* Actively perform laboratory experiments to analyze chemical formulations, drug release rates, and microbot navigation.


* Develop and test software to control and monitor robot actuation.


* Perform technical analysis of system level design features and analyze prototype systems.


* Gain experience with embedded controls and interfaces.


* Develop physics-based simulations to improve operator training.


* Assemble, diagnose, and evaluate complex electro-mechanical systems.

Technical Intern Requirements


* Graduate level student actively pursuing a degree in Robotics, Biomedical, Automotive, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software engineering.


* Graduate level students from physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, etc.) are also strongly encouraged to apply for this position provided they have both laboratory experience and some understanding of engineering concepts.


* Experience programming in python.


* Demonstrated ability to develop and apply analytical tools.


* Strong problem-solving skills in multiple technical domains.


* Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team.


* Novel interdisciplinary experiences across technical domains.


* Has a reasonable understanding of chemistry, physics, and biology.


* Strong personal competencies in science and mathematics.


* Being a highly motivated and ambitious self-starter is required.
 

Technical intern Preferences


* Familiarity with Linux, Git, Matlab, Python, C++, and/or...