Junior Industrial Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking Junior Industrial Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.

Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and you must be willing to work onsite.

Responsibilities Include

Research, develop, test, evaluate (RDT&E), manufacture and provide in service support of 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 (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.).

• Support the design and implementation of efficient systems and processes
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on various projects.
• Work under supervised direction but ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related degree, with 0-2 years of related experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with design software and engineering applications (AutoCAD, MatLAB).
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in an engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
• Process engineering and integration knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.
  
  

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. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, the excellent careers and each of the competitive benefits we offer and explore some of our featured offices.

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000