Principal Scientist – RF Communications Modeling and Simulation - Applied Research Associates, Inc

If you are passionate about applying your expertise to solve challenging problems of national importance and want to accelerate your career growth, then we have the job you are looking for! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in a stable environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. We are seeking a highly skilled RF communications modeling SME to develop and execute research in the modeling and simulation of RF communications systems. 

We are seeking an experienced RF communications modeling and simulation scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in executing and developing a program in RF communications modeling and simulation. Responsibilities include executing current research and developing new research programs and capabilities; high level leadership and strategic planning; proposal management; technical execution, oversight, and leadership on projects; and business management and organizational skills.

Scientists / engineers who are passionate about applying their expertise to solve problems of national importance, have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and are seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth in a stable environment are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Principal Scientist – RF Communications Modeling and Simulation Position Requirements: 

• 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 in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with 12-15 years of work experience OR MS with 10-13 years of work experience.
• Experience going from problem statement to prototype to production-ready algorithms.
• Experience with RF communications modeling and simulation in general.
• Team player with excellent presentation and written / oral communication skills.

Principal Scientist – RF Communications Modeling and Simulation 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. 

• Previous technical leadership experience (project and/or management experience).
• Experience writing white papers and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Ability and desire to expand RF modeling and simulation knowledge.
• Ability and desire to mentor junior modeling and simulation engineers.
• Prior experience maturing R&D efforts into successful programs.
• 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

• 12 - 15 years: Relevant Work Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred

• Doctorate or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Masters or better in Electrical Engineering 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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