Junior Engineer

ARA's Test Technology Division (ARA-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 characterizing 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.
• 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 to quickly process data.

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)