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

ARA Career•Littleton, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
US citizenship is required.