Senior Design Engineer 1

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA), Southwest Division (SWD) is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our Concept Development Group (CDG), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  CDG boasts a multidisciplinary team of engineers performing research, development, and analysis and test for developmental weapon programs.  CDG creates designs for novel and legacy weapon systems for Department of War programs supporting our warfighters.  We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment that supports professional growth and development.

The Senior Design Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced mechanical systems and weapon subsystems.

This individual will work closely with modeling and simulation engineers, systems engineers, analysts, test engineers, manufacturing personnel, and program leadership to develop solutions from concept through prototype demonstration and qualification.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design, weapons development, design verification, prototype fabrication, and technical leadership.

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM or Shalimar, FL

Essential Functions:


* Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.


* Perform engineering design evaluations on weapons systems.


* Perform dimensional tolerance analysis and functional analyses.


* Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.


* Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.


* Produce other required design documentation.


* Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.


* Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.


* Perform trade studies for technology development.


* Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.


* Understand nominal and off-nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.


* Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.


* Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.


* Be agile and willing to assist in all areas of the development process to meet project milestones.


* Mentor junior engineers and cross train other engineering fields.

Basic Qualifications:


* This position requires U.S.

Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.


* Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.


* Years of Experience: Must have at least 10 year...