Senior Mechanical Engineer

ARA•Alexandria, VA

37d

About The Position

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to support on-going research and development efforts and develop new business in technologies for functional characterization of WMD facilities and their associated design. Are you a mechanical engineer virtuoso with a passion for engineering the world? Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and become a key player in characterizing large-scale and small-scale mechanical, commercial, and institutional projects? If you thrive on tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in reverse engineering mechanical processes, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Requirements

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results
6-8 years of experience in solving DoD or Industry mechanical engineering problems
Practical experience in mechanical engineering
Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities
TS clearance

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems
TS clearance with eligibility for SCI based on single-scope background investigation
Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities

Responsibilities

Characterize the structure and operation of WMD facilities, some of which are clandestine.
Conduct reverse engineering.
Engineer precise load calculations, system sizing, and performance predictions.
Create and refine detailed technical drawings and schematics.
Spearhead projects from vision to reality, delivering on time and within budget.
Collaborate seamlessly with project managers, architects, and contractors.
Present compelling project reports and updates to stakeholders.
Dive deep into mechanical engineering analysis to uncover fault exploitation opportunities.
Advance reverse engineering capabilities.
Mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous learning environment.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.