ARA · 9 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts and federal stakeholders to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.
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Responsibilities
Research, develop, test, evaluate (RDT&E), manufacture and provide in service support of electronics, robotics, embedded systems, mechatronics, rapid prototyping, energetics and energetic systems
Working and partnering with subject matter experts to ensure safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (drones, life-critical safety systems, munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.)
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
Ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions and manage small projects and programs in parallel
Continuous learning to develop and ensure technical competence
Ensure proper execution of the project including planning, scheduling, and procurements
Responsible for the implementation of safety and quality programs
Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in engineering discipline or related scientific field (mechatronics, electromechanical, etc.) with 8-10 years of experience
Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences
US Citizenship with the ability to maintain or obtain a security clearance is required
Preferred
Master's in engineering or related technical field with 6-8 years of experience is preferred
Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications
Experience in embedded systems, mechatronic design, rapid prototyping
Proposal writing and business capture
Process engineering and integration knowledge
Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification
Active DOD or DOE security clearance
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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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