ARA · 2 weeks ago
Staff Protective Design Engineer
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. They are seeking a Staff Protective Design Engineer to perform structural analysis and design, prepare technical reports, and interact with clients while developing new business opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Perform simple to complex structural analysis and design, from basic static design to dynamic, non-linear analysis using finite element and single and multiple degree of freedom methods
Work with engineers to perform both static and dynamic structural analysis for extreme events
Prepare calculation packages, technical reports of analysis and recommendations
Limited travel may be involved to collect site-specific information
Participate in testing depending on project requirements, and interact with existing clients as well as develop business with new clients and markets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in structural dynamics and structural design
This position requires a security clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Some items considered for obtaining a security clearance are credit (including bankruptcy), felony convictions, prior drug use, and U.S. Citizenship
Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred
GPA of at least 3.00
M.S. is preferred
Related work experience or internship experience is preferred
Knowledge of finite element methods and engineering software including MathCad, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, and AutoCAD or similar is preferred
An interest in project management and business development is beneficial
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
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