Applied Research Associates Inc

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Applied Research Associates Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 6-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering within DoD or industry
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and presentations
  • Ability to distill complex technical analyses for non-technical audiences
  • Proven track record in reverse engineering and developing methodologies
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Top Secret clearance is a must

Responsibilities

  • Characterize structure and operations of WMD facilities, including clandestine sites
  • Conduct reverse engineering on various mechanical systems
  • Perform accurate load calculations and system performance predictions
  • Create and update technical drawings and schematics
  • Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery
  • Collaborate with architects, project managers, and contractors effectively
  • Provide comprehensive project updates to stakeholders and management

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through mentoring and training
  • Work on innovative projects with meaningful national security implications
  • Collaborative work culture that encourages continuous learning
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in mechanical engineering
  • Opportunity to lead and inspire a team of engineers
Full Job Description
The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. Are you a mechanical engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale mechanical, commercial, and institutional projects? If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering mechanical processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The successful candidate will:

  • Innovative Design and Development:
    • Characterize the structure and operation of WMD facilities, some of which are clandestine.
    • Conduct reverse engineering.
    • Engineer precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions.
    • Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics.
  • Dynamic Project Management:
    • Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget.
    • Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors.
    • Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders.
  • Cutting-Edge System Analysis and Optimization:
    • Dive deep into mechanical engineering analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities.
    • Advance reverse engineering capabilities.
  • Inspiring Leadership and Development:
    • Mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians.
    • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment.
    • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.


Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results
  • 6-8 years of experience in solving DoD or Industry mechanical engineering problems
  • Practical experience in mechanical engineering
  • Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities
  • TS clearance


Desired Qualifications:

  • 10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems
  • TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation
  • Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities


Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position.

About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
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