ARA · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer - Directed Energy Team & Capture Lead
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as a Team and Capture Lead for their Directed Energy Team. The role involves leading projects related to high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves, focusing on developing and testing directed energy systems while managing technical teams and business development efforts.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with high power microwave systems, electro-optics, laser (high and low power), optics, sensors and pointing
Integration and testing of directed energy systems
Develop technology demonstrations and field-testing campaigns
High Energy Laser (HEL), High Power Microwave (HPM), and directed energy weapons (DEW)
Contribute to proposals and new program capture
Work with the defense industry and military customers
Qualification
Required
US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
MS or Meng. in optical engineering, physics or related field
Strong system engineering hardware background
Able to lead teams, programs and business areas
Ability to handle technical project planning & monthly reporting including financials
Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to understand and solve complex problems
Interest in learning new engineering tools and strong system engineering background
Preferred
Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance
Experience working with DoD cloud-based tools
Understanding of DoD acquisitions processes
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
Founded in 1979
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
C
Curt Beckemeyer
Deputy CEO for Technical Operations
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