Junior Engineer
Applied Research Associates
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- Location
- Kirtland Afb, NM
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 4
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Applied Research Associates
Defense & space · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Support field testing and engineering analysis
- Provide field engineering support for test event preparation and execution
- Collect data and provide post-test documentation
- Analyze data collected in the field to support meaningful conclusions
- Contribute to technical reports and briefings
What you need
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field
- OR Bachelor of Science in Physics, Geophysics, or Geosciences with strong applied engineering skillset
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
- Broad technical engineering capabilities and interests
- Some work experience (summer jobs, internship, etc.) (preferred)
- Field experience, familiarity with outdoor work (preferred)
- Coding experience, such as writing small scripts in MATLAB or Python (preferred)
- Master of Science Degree (thesis option) (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Mechanical EngineeringCivil Engineeringapplied engineeringengineering analysisdata collectionMATLABPythonDoD security clearance
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Test Technology Division (TTD) Hard Target Mechanics group is looking for an individual with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field. You will be instrumental in supporting tests to characterize weapon effects against a variety of targets. These tests are critical to develop technologies that safeguard our nation from future threats.
This position will provide a unique job environment, with opportunities for both hands-on field engineering as well as engineering analysis. Testing support is highly varied, with opportunities to work with technologies related to advanced energetic materials, ground shock, cratering, airblast, structural response, and thermal effects.
We are seeking a team-player with a strong desire to grow their technical expertise. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a high-performing team that is committed to ARA’s core values of Passion, Freedom, Service, and Growth. The candidate should be a self-starter who is excited to solve real-world problems that matter to national security.
What you’ll do as a Junior Engineer
Work in a versatile job environment to support field testing and engineering analysis.
Provide field engineering support for test event preparation, execution, data collection, and post-test documentation.
Analyze data collected in the field to support meaningful conclusions. Coding experience is preferred with the ability to write scripts to quickly process data.
Contribute to technical reports and briefings.
Junior Engineer Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field OR Bachelor of Science in Physics, Geophysics, or Geosciences with strong applied engineering skillset.
Broad technical engineering capabilities and interests.
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Junior Engineer Preferences
Some work experience (summer jobs, internship, etc.)
Field experience, familiarity with outdoor work preferred.
Coding experience. For example, the ability to write small scripts in MATLAB or Python to quickly process data.
Master of Science Degree (thesis option) preferred.