Junior Software Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a bright, motivated, and energetic individual who embraces our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth! As a Junior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a cloud-based Digital Engineering Environment. You will also be offered learning opportunities to help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about.

We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Software Engineer to join our team. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in solving problems and developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a cloud-based Digital Engineering Environment. You will also be offered learning opportunities to help you grow your technical and professional skills and allow you to pursue the work you are passionate about. You will be surrounded by a motivated and engaged group of professionals who are passionate about their work, and we foster a supportive, collaborative culture where each team member is encouraged to thrive in their role while contributing to our mission with passion and dedication.

Responsibilities include developing software to connect analysis tools for the DoD. This will involve creating APIs, developing web frontend applications, and deploying applications to a cloud platform. You will be a key member of a team that is developing Digital Engineering simulation tools and technologies for the Department of Defense.

Junior Software Engineer Position Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• The nature of work (i.e. interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs) requires eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance; selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment
• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field along with 0-2 years of relevant work experience OR MS degree OR PhD
• Proven experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Golang) for software development
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Junior Software Engineer Preferences:

Above all, we value passion, a continuous desire to learn, and teamwork. We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set, you will succeed in the role. In addition to the experience and skills above, if you have any of the following, you will be able to accelerate your effectiveness and impact.

• Experience with gRPC/REST API development
• Experience with frontend web frameworks (e.g., Angular)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
• Interest in Systems Modeling Language (SysML v2), Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Operations Research
• Existing DoD security clearance

Who is ARA?  

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,248 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.  

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.  

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ 

Experience

Required

• Less than 2 year(s): Relevant Work Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

Preferred

• Doctorate or better in Computer Science or related field
• Masters or better in Computer Science or related field

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)

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