Description

　　The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide a key technical role in weapons effects testing and build a lasting career with ARA. The successful candidate should have a background in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics and should have a strong desire to grow their expertise, work with government counterparts to develop test and analysis programs and make significant contributions to team and division goals and planning efforts. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment with frequent client interaction that requires strong multi-tasking and communication skills.

　　The successful candidate will be able to build relationships with both Commercial and Government clients and prospective clients. They will be able to conduct business development activities and develop programs in conjunction with clients that result in contract work for ARA. They must have the ability to write winning proposals and develop cost proposals in a collaborative team environment will be essential.

　　The candidate will be instrumental in supporting planning and field testing for evaluation of weapon effects in a variety of scenarios. These tests are critical to the development of technologies that safeguard our nation from future threats. Testing is highly varied and includes CBRNE defeat and counter-WMD technologies. There will be opportunities to work with technologies in advanced energetic materials, ground shock, thermal effects, structural response, radiation detection, chem/bio defeat, 3D printing, and autonomous unmanned systems.

　　Program management experience is required, which includes managing cost, schedule, and performance. The successful candidate requires problem solving and innovative skills to meet test objectives. Test program support will require formulation of the experimental approach, development of experimental designs, successful experiment execution, data analysis, and technical reporting.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Development and testing of weapons effects programs

　　Conduct business development activities

　　Proposal writing and leadership

　　Ability to travel to and from test sites

　　Ability to work both at the desk and in the field

　　Required Experience/Skills:

　　Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

　　US citizenship is required

　　Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics, plus 10+ years’ experience

　　Broad technical engineering / science capabilities

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to work well both within a team and independently

　　Experience with field test planning and execution

　　Program management knowledge in monitoring budgets, timelines, client expectations, and deliverables

　　Preferred:

　　Background in defense-related test support

　　Understanding of explosives and explosive effects

　　Understanding of 3D printing with a focus on different printing techniques and materials

　　Understanding of the general principals of radioactive and nuclear effects

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Required

　　Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

　　Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

　　Motivations

　　Required

　　Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

　　Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

　　Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Education

　　Required

　　Masters or better in EngineeringPreferred

　　Masters or better in Physics

　　Masters or better in Chemistry

　　Experience

　　Required

　　10 years: Relevant work experienceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)