Staff Engineer / Scientist 1

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking a highly capable Staff Engineer/Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team advancing mission critical technologies for U.S.

Government and defense customers.

The position will support active contracts in ballistics, physics-based modeling, and development of software tools.

As part of a collaborative research environment, the successful candidate will help fulfil customer needs, contribute to scientific innovation, and support technical areas aligned with their expertise and interests.

 

Primary Role and Responsibilities


* Support modeling and simulation through data analysis, model development, verification and validation, and writing documentation.


* Exercise physics-based models and compare results to experimental data.

Quantify model performance and evaluate modeling methodology.


* Study relevant materials to understand differences in physical properties and failure mechanisms.


* Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to understand complex dynamic interactions.


* Communicate technical insights clearly through reports, briefings, and customer interactions.


* Contribute to new research directions, proposal development, and R&D thrusts within the division.

 

Education


* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

 

Requirements


* B.S.

+ 3 years, M.S.

+ 1 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.


* U.S.

Citizen.


* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.


* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a 3-5 person, multidisciplinary team.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey advanced technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

 

Location


* On-site work at ARA’s Littleton, CO facility, with periodic travel to customer sites, partner locations, and other ARA offices.

 

Preferred Skills and Experience


* Experience with micro-to-macro material failure mechanisms and/or dynamic material behavior.


* Strong understanding of ballistics and/or dynamics.


* Experience with physics-based modeling.


* Familiarity with verification and validation of engineering tools.


* Familiarity with reactive materials, mechanical shock, and/or blast.


* Ability to interpret mathematical expressions representing physical mechanisms and translate knowledge of physics/material science/chemistry into mathematical expressions.


* Ability to find relevant information in available literature sources and apply the information as necessary on projects.


* Proficiency with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python or something similar.


* Experience writing technical reports, publications, and proposals.

Comfortable delivering briefings.


* Ability to support multiple proje...