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Counter-WMD Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States ARA Full time
Position Overview:
The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a skilled professional to join our team as a CWMD Modeling and Simulation Engineer. This role involves providing essential technical and program management support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in the development of Counter-WMD weapons and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will:
  • Offer expert technical guidance in the research and development of counter-WMD weapon systems and associated technologies.
  • Utilize analytical tools to support predictive calculations relevant to counter-WMD scenarios.
  • Collaborate with government program managers and teams to deliver technical recommendations for the effective use of both inventory and developmental CWMD weapon systems.
  • Engage closely with military personnel from the Army, Air Force, and other government entities to define operational user requirements for new technologies and software development.
  • Perform a variety of system engineering and technical program management support functions across a diverse portfolio of programs and activities within DTRA's CWMD Weapons and Capabilities Division.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
  • A Master's degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a relevant domain.
  • Experience in engaging with US Warfighters and stakeholders to develop and document capability requirements.
  • An active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
  • US Citizenship.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively brief program managers and senior leaders on program support activities.
  • Expertise in modeling and simulation, particularly with relevant WMD codes (e.g., IMEA, HPAC).
  • A solid understanding of CBRN collateral effects and familiarity with CBRN agents/simulants.
  • A working knowledge of target/WMD/weapon interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with the following qualifications will be given preference:
  • A Doctorate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • A background in environmental fate, atmospheric transport, or environmental engineering.
  • Extensive experience (minimum of 8 years) providing reachback support to military and government agencies for counter-WMD and collateral effects.
  • Familiarity with weapon systems, including operations, planning, testing, and evaluation, as well as military aircraft operations.
  • Experience in field testing, including test planning and the preparation of final technical reports in operational terms.

Company Overview:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering firm known for delivering technically superior solutions to complex challenges in the physical sciences. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, ARA employs over 2000 professionals across various locations in the United States and Canada. The company offers a wide range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

At ARA, we value our employees as our greatest assets. Our employee ownership model fosters creativity, initiative, and high performance, leading to greater customer satisfaction. We provide our employees with the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners, encouraging a culture of innovation and experimentation. Our motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit," encapsulates the ARA experience.