Senior EM Analyst

ARA Career • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a driven and talented Senior EM Analyst to conduct research in the modeling and simulation of advanced and complex systems spanning the fields of electromagnetics, acoustics, and physics. This position will be located at Applied Research Associate's office in Dayton, OH. The role requires a demonstrated background with 5+ years of experience in the extensive use and application of computational electromagnetics software and tools for fast, accurate, and high-fidelity solutions of real-world electromagnetic scattering and/or radar signal processing problems. A demonstrated, multi-year, deep domain expertise in platform optimization, radar signal processing, electronic warfare system design, waveform design, and/or radar system design is required. The Senior EM Analyst will build and lead a multidisciplinary team of experts in Signal Processing, CEM, AI/ML, and software engineering. This hands-on technical leader will advance ARA’s capabilities, mentor and upskill junior engineers and scientists, and help transition emerging research in CEM and ML-based surrogates into operational, real-world solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, communication, and program development skills. S/he will leverage all extant knowledge and state-of-the-art techniques, including AI/ML, to enable ARA to lead the industry in developing solutions to previously untenable problems. The candidate is also encouraged to lead R&D business development activities, including developing Proofs of Concept (PoCs), authoring proposals, RFI responses, and opportunity initiation. Extensive and clearly demonstrated proficiency with radar signal processing algorithms, electronic warfare systems, and the use of computational electromagnetics tools to design and optimize such systems is required.

Requirements

• US citizen with the ability to receive and maintain a US Security clearance at SECRET or higher.
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with a specialization in Signal Processing or Computational Science.
• 6+ years of experience in Electromagnetics Analysis of systems and platforms.
• Proven ability to write and contribute to winning technical proposals.
• Strong technical communication skills for both team leadership and business development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams with demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and directing research teams or projects.
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals with a range of personality types.
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing AI/ML-based reduced order models or surrogate models.
• Working knowledge of EM shape optimization and materials optimization.
• Experience developing computational electromagnetics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the development of advanced solutions to complex physical problems.
• Develop software algorithms and tools to solve problems related to the interaction of electromagnetic energy with complex structures and systems.
• Research and develop the next generation of solutions for problems in radar systems and platforms.
• Research and develop AI/ML based techniques to extend the reach of traditional algorithms and capabilities.
• Work with a unique group of highly skilled and experienced mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve complex, large-scale computational problems.

Benefits

• 401-K Retirement with employer matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid leave and holidays.
• Great place to continue learning and expand your skill set.
• Great work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree