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Nuclear Effects Modeling and Simulation Scientist- Hybrid

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a professional with a background in physics, scientific/mathematical modeling, aerospace / electrical engineering, or related physical science for application to modeling the effects of nuclear weapons on space-based environments and systems. The successful applicant will contribute to ARA’s support to the Department of Defense (DoD) in modeling and simulating nuclear environments and their effects on military systems. Areas of emphasis include radiation transport, plasma physics, atmospheric and ionospheric chemistry, electromagnetic phenomena, and radiation belts.

It is desirable that a candidate have a basic understanding of some of these topics: radiation hardening, EM protection, radiation effects, RF signal propagation, electro-optical sensor performance, military system architectures and CONOPS, C4I, space-based systems, and strategic systems. Software experience should include Fortran or C++, Visual Studio, software configuration management, and MS Office applications. Responsibilities will include participation in the process of developing military standards, contributions to software development, system simulation, and analysis. The candidate should be comfortable providing direct customer support and contributing to business development and marketing.

Applicants selected to perform work shall be U.S. citizens, comply with applicable program security requirements, and qualify for a DOD Secret security clearance. Active Secret clearance within the last 2 years strongly preferred.

Nuclear Effects Modeling and Simulation Scientist Required Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science or Engineering discipline relevant to nuclear weapons effects with 8-10 years of experience OR MS Degree along with 6-8 years of experience
• Software programming, including FORTRAN or C++
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques of analysis and methodologies related to nuclear weapons' effects on military systems
• Ability to collaborate and interact with coworkers and government personnel

About Us:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA 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 ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. 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 the Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

Experience
Required
• 8 - 10 years: Relevant Work Experience

Education
Required
• Bachelors or better in Science or related field

Preferred
• Masters or better in Science or related field

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)