Junior Engineer

1 month ago


Indian Head, United States ARA Full time

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking entry level and Junior Engineers from multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Systems) for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and 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.

Junior Engineer 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.).

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  • 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.
Junior Engineer Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in engineering discipline or related scientific field (physics, chemistry, etc.) with 0-2 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences.
Junior Engineer 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. Company Information:

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 benefits we offer and explore some of our featured offices.

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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