Junior Mechanical Engineer

ARA

9h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is currently seeking Junior Mechanical
Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of energetic
materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production
system design. In this role you will collaborate with explosives and munitions
subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, to support research and
development capabilities and ongoing production operations. Candidates for this
position must be a US citizen residing within the US.  This position is located
at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and you must be
willing to work onsite.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim
Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related degree, with 0-2 years of related experience.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with design software and engineering applications (AutoCAD, MatLAB).
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences.
• Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US.
• This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and you must be willing to work onsite.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree in an engineering or related technical field is preferred.
• Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
• Process engineering and integration knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality requirements and system qualification.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, test, evaluate (RDT&E), manufacture and provide in service support of energetics and energetic systems. Working and partnering with subject matter experts to ensure safe and cost-effective execution of production capabilities for energetic materials and related applications (munitions, rockets, warheads, etc.).
• Support the design and implementation of efficient systems and processes
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on various projects.
• Work under supervised direction but ability to independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Continuous learning to develop and ensure technical competence.
• Ensure proper execution of the project including planning, scheduling, and procurements.
• Responsible for the implementation of safety and quality programs.
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees