Microelectronics Engineer/Scientist

2 weeks ago


Alexandria, United States ARA Full time

The Mission Capabilities and Concepts (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking an energetic Microelectronics Engineer/Scientist to research and analyze strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities within the global defense industrial base, recommend relevant prototyping efforts, craft relevant acquisition documents, evaluate proposed efforts, monitor program execution, conduct outreach efforts, and conduct site visits.The employee will support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment's (OUSD(A&S)) Industrial Base Policy (IBP) located at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.However, the role is hybrid with the opportunity to work at ARA's offices, the Mark Center, and while teleworking. This position, expected to start in fall/winter 2024/2025, is contingent upon customer resume approval, a phone screening, position funding, and security clearance verification.

This position will provide technical and programmatic support to the DoD's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program, supporting its Microelectronics Sector. This sector seeks to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base by strategizing and managing investments in the following areas:

  • Digital transformation
  • Semiconductors
  • Radiation-hardened electronics
  • RF technology
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant STEM discipline such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, materials science and engineering, or industrial engineering.
  • DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • 5-7 years of professional work experience
Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in relevant STEM discipline
  • Program management experience
  • DoD TOP SECRET security clearance
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD acquisition process and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE)
  • Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and methods


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 over 2000 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 generates 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 Microelectronics Engineer/Scientist position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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