What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist 2 position at Applied Research Associates, Inc?
Applied Research Associates, Inc.
ARA), Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division is seeking a Principal Scientist in the Nuclear Environments and System Assessments (NESA) Directorate.
In this role, you will support our strategic initiatives in nuclear survivability and assessments and will be responsible for developing technology critical to the success of our projects as well as national security.
Candidates will have a strong background and passion for nuclear weapon effects, high-altitude nuclear environments, nuclear survivability, modeling and simulation (M&S), nuclear physics, electromagnetic propagation, and system design and analysis.
This is a remote position, and the salary range is between $177,056 - $295,093. What you’ll do as a Principal Scientist
- Conduct / recommend analysis of systems, sensors, communications, and assets that must operate in nuclear environments.
- Develop requirements and standards for system and personnel survivability.
- Conduct / recommend studies and trade space analysis for sensor performance.
- Conduct / recommend M&S of ballistic missile defense systems.
- Conduct / recommend M&S of high-altitude nuclear effects, radiation belt, command, control, and communication (NC3), and RF systems.
- Present technical briefings, findings, requirements, analysis, and recommendations.
Prepare and review technical documentation.
Recommend / develop physics-based weapon effects models.
aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company.
We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979.
ARA has over 2,292 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly.
Together, our offices throughout the U.S.
and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm.
The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.
Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. To find out more about what the Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division has to offer, visit our website at : https : / / www.ara.com / benefits / ARA is an EOE M / F / Disability / Veteran employer Experience Required
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Salary : $177,056 - $295,093
