Description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical support on nuclear weapon effects, nuclear counterproliferation, and nuclear survivability and other complex problems supporting DOD/DOE. These topics include technical support for WMD monitoring and safeguards, developing technologies for counterproliferation missions and developing synthetic environments for augmented/virtual reality mission planning and training. The candidate should have a background in nuclear engineering or related discipline, well-developed technical skills and an interest in programs related to nuclear technologies.

The candidate should have an understanding of nuclear physics, nuclear materials, and the relationship of these topics to counterproliferation, survivability, emergency response, security, intelligence, and operations security activities. The candidate should have experience with nuclear sensors and radiation detection, and radiation detector response functions. The candidate will initially support development and execution of projects supporting WMD sensor applications, analysis of counterproliferation signatures, and analysis of nuclear forensics, treaty verification and consequence management. The candidate should understand the culture, mission, and priorities of U.S Special Operations Command. The candidate will work remotely but will assist in growing our business opportunities with partners near Ft. Liberty, NC. The candidate will also be expected to understand basic project management.

Due to the nature of work, applicants selected must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain or maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nuclear Engineering Required Skills

• Candidate must have demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills related to engineering of systems relevant to monitoring nuclear material release or detection.

• Candidate must have experience with nuclear detection equipment and modeling.

• Candidate must have well-developed oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience interfacing with military and civilian experts.

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and need to be able to obtain or maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Nuclear Engineering Required Experience

• B.S. degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or M.S. degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Degree must be in nuclear or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience with nuclear detection and radiation transport.

• Experience supporting U.S. Special Operations Command.

• Experience developing computer programs using languages such as Java, or Python.

• Experience with MCNP.

• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD).

Nuclear Engineering Desired Qualifications:

• M.S. degree strongly preferred.

• Experience with nuclear detector testing and evaluation.

• Ability to perform data acquisition and analysis in a field/lab setting.

• Experience with image reconstruction or tomography.

• Previous experience with radiation transport modeling including Monte Carlo codes such as MCNP.

• Knowledge of emergency response, mission analysis, and concept of operations related to explosives ordinance disposal (EOD).

• Previous experience with MATLAB, SCALE, MCNP, SolidWorks.

W ho 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 2,276 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 with 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 Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• 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

• Bachelor of Science or better in Nuclear Engineering

Preferred

• Master of Science or better in Nuclear Engineering

Experience

Required

• 2-4 years: Bachelor's with relevant work experience

Preferred

• 0-2 years: Master's with relevant work experience

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)