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Applied Research Associates, Inc. Senior Software Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina
Description
If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have the job you are looking for! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in a stable environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a Digital Engineering Environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing software to connect physics-based Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tools in a Digital Engineering Environment. Responsibilities include developing software to connect engagement, mission, and campaign analysis tools for the DoD. Candidates should have experience in one of the following: strong domain experience (e.g., electromagnetic spectrum operations modeling); developing schemas for relational, document, or graph databases; creating REST or gRPC APIs; or developing advanced algorithms for data analysis. You will be a key member of a team that is developing Digital Engineering simulation tools and technologies for the Department of Defense.
Senior Software Engineer Position Requirements:
US citizenship required
The nature of work (i.e. interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs) requires eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance; selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment
BS in engineering, computer science, physics, operations research, applied mathematics, or a closely related field with 8-10 years of relevant work experience OR MS with 6-8 years of relevant work experience
Proven experience with programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++) for software development and data analysis
Experience developing plugins and/or functionality for mission and campaign analysis software
Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Senior Software Engineer Preferences:
Above all, we value passion, a continuous desire to learn, and teamwork. We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set, you will succeed in the role. In addition to the experience and skills above, if you have any of the following, you will be able to accelerate your effectiveness and impact.
Experience with backend web frameworks and RESTful API development
Broad understanding of warfare models (engagement, mission analysis, and campaign analysis software)
Familiarity with one of the following: Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Operations Research
Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
Existing DoD security clearance
Who 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 2,122 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 in 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 Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Preferred
Doctorate or better in Computer Science
Masters or better in Cognitive Science
Experience
Required
- 8-10 years: 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)