Engineering SME

The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an Engineering SME. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineer with a background in combustion and/or explosives in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team. Required tasks include performing complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses and providing scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers. Each Technical Reachback team member is cross trained on all models and undergoes a rigorous certification process on the use of our CBRNE models before becoming an active member of the Reachback team.  The successful candidate will be team-oriented and possess strong multi-tasking abilities. In addition, this position requires the use of models in all areas of CBRNE. Tasks also include the presentation of modeling results and decision support aids to both internal and external customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. provides operational support, research and development, subject matter expertise, and decision support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as part of its 24/7/365 Reachback contract. The DTRA Technical Reachback team’s prime focus is to respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and (high yield) Explosive (CBRNE) related requests for information (RFIs) from the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Intelligence Community (IC), command elements, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other U.S. Government agencies, and first responders.

Essential Functions:

• Reviewing current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas for familiarity and relevance
• Providing general knowledge and combustion or explosive-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders
• Assisting in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents
• Attending technical and programmatic meetings in which you coordinate responses from scientific community members and review the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum.

Required Qualifications:

• MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical or related field) with expertise in Combustion or Explosives
• Must have 2 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer or Chemical Engineer focusing on combustion or explosives
• Candidate should be able and willing to work rotating shifts in support of 24/7/365 operations
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Top Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Experience working with organizations within DTRA or the DoD as well as other government agencies
• Experience in Combating WMD threats or CBRN threats (primarily through modeling and simulation and/or test experience)
• Experience in CBRNE/WMD with a focus on chemical weapons, hazardous chemicals, and other toxic industrial materials
• Experience with modeling and simulation

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs 1100 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Engineering SME position.