ARA · 2 weeks ago
Modeling/Simulation Engineer
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Modeling/Simulation Engineer to join their Mission, Concepts and Capabilities division. The role involves developing models and tools for chemical/biological sensors and overhead persistent IR sensors, focusing on remote sensing technology and data analysis.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop models that accurately represent the behavior of both point and standoff sensors
Develop system level models that accurately predict the performance of sensing systems
Develop image processing approaches for object detection within both simulated and real sensor data
Conduct data analysis of outputs from engineering and first principles physics codes
Deploy machine learning and analytics tools for operational use
Support testing, evaluation, and demonstrations of software and analytics tools in unclassified and classified environments
Take on new challenges and learn new skills to enhance algorithm and software performance in previously unanticipated ways
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10-12 years of experience in physics, engineering, or related field
Proficient in Matlab and Python, or other scripting languages
Signal or image processing experience is required
Experience in exploitation of point and remote sensing data
US citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance
Preferred
Active security clearance
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in physics, electrical engineering, or related field
Experience with chemical/biological sensor data extraction, exploitation, production, and quality control
Experience in modeling and analyzing OPIR sensor data
Experience in modeling and exploitation of sensor data from various sensing modalities (SAR, EO, TIR, LIDAR)
Experience with C/C++, Fortran, or other compiled languages
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
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
President & CEO
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