Senior Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States Applied Research Associates Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our research and development efforts in functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience in reverse engineering processes and systems at remote WMD-related facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Innovative Design and Development:
  • Characterize the structure and operation of WMD facilities, some of which are clandestine.
  • Conduct reverse engineering.
  • Engineer precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions.
  • Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics.

Dynamic Project Management:

  • Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors.
  • Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders.

Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization:

  • Dive deep into mechanical engineering analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities.
  • Advance reverse engineering capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results.
  • 6-8 years of experience in solving DoD or Industry mechanical engineering problems.
  • Practical experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities.
  • TS clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems.
  • TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation.
  • Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities.

About Applied Research Associates

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 1200 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.

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