Job Information
Applied Research Associates, Inc. Applied Research Team Leader / Principal Engineer / Principal Scientist in Littleton, Colorado
Description
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer or Principal Scientist with a proven ability to lead applied research programs and successfully secure funding to support and grow those efforts. Strong candidates will possess the vision, creativity, and drive to grow and lead a group in the candidate’s area of subject matter expertise. Candidates may also contribute to our existing applied research programs which involve work related to acoustics, optical and laser systems, soldier medical technologies, maritime technologies and testing, and defense related rapid prototyping. Candidates for this position should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Performing engineering or applied physics research at a deep technical level
Performing R&D of novel prototype systems for defense-related applications
Experience transitioning from prototype technologies into fieldable systems
Design and development of systems with wireless connectivity and real-time embedded processing
Signal processing related to acoustic or optical real-time detection and classification
Implementation of machine learning and artificial intelligence on edge hardware systems
This position is based at ARA’s Littleton, Colorado office, where our facilities include extensive laboratory, rapid prototyping, and testing capabilities that support the technology areas listed above. Occasional travel will be required. This position includes a very competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k, employee stock ownership, health benefits, personal and holiday leave), excellent work environment, and the opportunity for career advancement.
Position Requirements
Ph.D. or equivalent in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or a closely related field
Track record of attracting extramural funding including project conceptualization, sponsor interactions, proposal development
Subject matter expertise as demonstrated through authorship of publications, reports, and/or patents
Experience leading small teams of researchers, engineers, and technicians
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Job Location
This position is Monday through Friday, on-site at ARA facilities in Littleton, Colorado
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
COMPANY INFORMATION:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) 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, employs over 2200 professionals and continues to grow. 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.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, opportunities and autonomy to take active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are expected to advance new capabilities to support company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The core values “Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth” and the motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sum up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Doctorate or better in Electrical Engineering
Experience
Required
8 years: Subject matter expert
8 years: Leading small teams of researchers, engineers, and technicians
8 years: Proposal development
8 years: Obtaining project funding
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