What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Scientist 2 - Security Clearance Required position at Applied Research Associates (ARA)?
Performs research, design, development, analysis, test and evaluation of complex security systems. Determines potential of physics approaches for further development, defines opportunities to interface various technologies / systems, and assesses usefulness of technologies in the homeland security environment. Requires little, to no supervision. Writes experiment / test plans and procedures, conducts test, collects test data, and prepares technical reports. Must be able to perform a variety of complex laboratory analytical procedures. Has experience in automated data collection, analysis, and presentation. Proficient in the use of personal computers and has working knowledge of commercial software programs. Prepares and gives presentations at conferences and other meetings. Onsite, Atlantic City, NJ.
Staff Scientist 2 Required Qualifications :
- A bachelor’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university. Shall have at least 6 years of experience in experimental or applied science (physics, chemistry, or related) that demonstrates a professional knowledge of physics / chemistry, and / or development of physics or chemistry / trace-based systems. Professional knowledge is defined as the comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of advanced technology development; OR a master’s degree in a science field (i.e., physics, chemistry) from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to obtain SECRET Security Clearance
- Ability ot obtain DHS Suitability
- US Citizens Only
Staff Scientist 2 Preferred Experience :
Why work with us?
Company Information :
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs more than 2,100 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.
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)
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