CWMD Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks to hire a CWMD Modeling and Simulation Engineer to provide technical and program management support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for Counter-WMD weapons and capabilities development. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance for research and development of counter-WMD weapons systems and enabling technologies and analytical tools to support predictive calculations. This position will support government program managers and teams with technical recommendations for effective application of inventory and developmental CWMD weapon systems applied to counter-WMD scenarios. The selected candidate will work closely with Army, Air Force and other military and government personnel to help define appropriate operational user requirements for related new technology and software development. The candidate will perform a variety of system engineering support/technical program management support functions to DTRA’s CWMD Weapons and Capabilities Division across a diverse portfolio of programs and activities.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering or related technical subject
• 3-5 years of hands-on relevant experience
• Experience engaging US Warfighters, stakeholders and capability development partners to develop and document capability requirements
• Active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to brief program managers, teams, and senior leaders on program support activities and status
• Modeling and simulation expertise with relevant WMD codes (e.g. IMEA, HPAC)
• Understanding of CBRN collateral effects
• Working knowledge of CBRN agents/simulants and their effects
• A working familiarity with target/WMD/weapon interaction

Preferred Qualifications:

• D degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Background in environmental fate, atmospheric transport, or environmental engineering
• Reachback support to military and/or government agencies for counter-WMD and collateral effects with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Familiarity with weapon systems (operations, planning, testing, and evaluation) and military aircraft operations (air tactics, techniques, and procedures).
•  Experience in field testing, to include test planning and writing final technical reports in operational terms.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

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 2000 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.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters 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). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the CWMD Modeling and Simulation Engineer position.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Masters or better

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• 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
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

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)