Applied Research, Rapid Prototyping, and Embedded Systems Principal Electrical Engineer

**Because of our work with the defense community, US citizenship is required.**

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking one or more experienced Principal Electrical Engineers or Principal Program Managers with the vision, creativity, and drive to grow and lead a small group in the candidate’s area of applied research. Candidates for this position should have a proven track record in technology innovation or R&D leadership in one or more of the following areas:

• Research and development of novel prototype systems for defense-related applications, spanning multiple Technology Readiness Levels
• Design and development of mechatronic systems with wireless connectivity and real-time embedded processing and control
• Signal processing related to real-time detection, classification and tracking in one or more domains (land, sea, air, or space)
• Implementation of machine learning and artificial intelligence on hardware systems such as sensors, drones, robots, including centralized and edge implementations
• Research & development with interdisciplinary teams including academic, government, and private organizations
• Systems engineering and rapid prototyping with a focus on realizing novel concepts for new technology

This position will be based out of ARA Offices in either Littleton, CO, San Antonino, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, or Bentonville, AR. Up to 25% travel will be required (typically to Washington, DC) in support of project work and business development. ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facilities include extensive laboratory, rapid prototyping, and testing capabilities that are relevant to the technology areas listed above.

Standout candidates should be prepared to discuss their technical and business development portfolio performing contract research or leading government research activities. This position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, excellent work environment, and opportunity for career advancement, while working to solve intellectually-stimulating and truly-meaningful problems.

Position Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, robotics, computer science or closely related field.
• Track record of attracting extramural funding including project conceptualization, sponsor interactions, proposal development.
• Recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronics design, mechatronics, computer science, rapid prototyping, signal processing, embedded processing, robotics, systems engineering, automation, aerospace.
• Five or more years’ experience in a Principal Scientist/Engineer role, leading small teams of researchers, engineers, or technicians.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills as demonstrated by presentations at conferences, publications or reports, interactions with government or commercial sponsors.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and one or more of the following tools: Circuit design tools, image processing tools, signal processing simulation, SolidWorks, C/C++, or other specialized engineering or modeling tools.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Job Location

Littleton CO or San Antonino TX or Baton Rouge LA or Bentonville AR

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): Leading small teams of researchers, engineers, or technicians
• 5 year(s): Experience in a Principal Scientist/Engineer role

Education

Required

• Master of Science or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred

• Doctor of Science or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

Required

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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