Materials Scientist

3 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Applied Research Associates Full time
Job Title: Materials Scientist

Job Summary:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Materials Scientist to join our team. As a Materials Scientist, you will be responsible for conducting detailed technical analyses of foreign, WMD-related industrial facilities, processes, and equipment using multiple intelligence sources, analytical tools, and engineering know-how.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and characterize critical design elements of WMD-related facilities, processes, systems, and equipment
  • Integrate an understanding of material properties, mechanical systems, and industrial production processes to identify design flaws, capability limits, and potential failure mechanisms
  • Plan, conduct, and identify opportunities for research & development in support of counter-WMD, full-dimensional defeat technologies
  • Support exercises that test and/or demonstrate new technologies, methodologies, and analytical tools that are under development
  • Produce clearly-written technical analyses and briefings at levels comprehensible to an audience ranging anywhere from the layperson, to senior-level government representatives, to subject matter experts
  • Share expertise with junior counterparts

Requirements:
  • Master's degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
  • 8+ years of experience solving engineering problems
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Practical materials science and mechanical systems knowledge gained through design, manufacturing, or other work experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Willingness and ability to learn and grow into new areas of technical expertise outside of one's original field
  • Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • An active TOP SECRET clearance and ability to pass a Counter-Intelligence polygraph is required

About Us:
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. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

Why Work with Us:
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).

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