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Senior Process / Production Engineer

ARA
Indian, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Applied Research Associates (ARA) currently has an immediate opening(s) for Senior Production and/or Process Engineers. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting project teams in the design, operation, and commissioning of energetic material production and processing in support of military weapons systems. These efforts will include design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and production teams on facility design, process design, and production commissioning and optimization. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a critical work environment supporting national security with a team of dedicated federal and contractor staff passionate about modernizing the defense industrial base. The following responsibilities and skill sets are desired for this position.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US. This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and will require you to be onsite. This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

Requirements Of a Senior Process/Production Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with 8 - 10 years of related experience.
  • 3-10 years' experience in process/production design
  • AutoCAD and other design software experience
  • Strong networking skills and technical knowledge
  • Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Project)
  • US citizen with ability to achieve a SECRET clearance or preferred if applicants currently possess a SECRET or higher clearance.

Responsibilities of a Senior Process/Production Engineer

  • Use design software to create models and drawings of production processes
  • Integration of processes into existing, remodeled, or new-construction facilities
  • Organize and maintain existing engineering records
  • Develop prototypes and confirm designs with large engineering team
  • Optimize process parameters and facility constraints against production needs prototypes
  • Ensure processes, components, and assemblies adhere to applicable requirements and standards including high hazard operations

Preferences

  • Experience in explosives/energetics processing and production
  • Process/production system commissioning
  • Production process optimization and troubleshooting
  • Experience with cast products
  • Experience with process and facility modernization

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: $135,000 – $150,000

Salary : $135,000 - $150,000

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