Research Science Intern

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company with expansive business areas in national security, infrastructure, energy / environment, and healthcare spaces.

As an intern of ARA’s Integrated Products Division (IPD) you will work closely with scientists, engineers, and support staff to develop the next generation of robots, sensors, and geotechnical services.

Interns will have opportunities to perform analysis, design apparatus, perform experimentation, and validate advanced technologies being pursued by IPD.

Current projects include our microrobotics initiative (Microbots), additive construction technology (ACME), and SAPPER robotic platform (SAPPER Preview).

Additional projects such as counter-UAS, simulator technology, microplastics remediation, and sensor development will also be available on a rolling basis.

Interns for IPD are considered a highly mobile resource, having exposure to different projects, collaborating across functional groups, and getting exposure to real world R&D.

For this internship you will work directly with the Advanced Technology Team to pursue innovative solutions for DoD and consumer customers. This is a paid, full-time internship opportunity.  Due to the nature of the work, qualified candidates must be U.S.

Citizens. What you’ll do as a Technical Intern

• Work directly with subject matter experts to tackle complex challenges.
• Actively perform laboratory experiments to analyze chemical formulations, drug release rates, and microbot navigation.
• Develop and test software to control and monitor robot actuation.
• Perform technical analysis of system level design features and analyze prototype systems.
• Gain experience with embedded controls and interfaces.
• Develop physics-based simulations to improve operator training.
• Assemble, diagnose, and evaluate complex electro-mechanical systems. Technical Intern Requirements
• Graduate level student actively pursuing a degree in Robotics, Biomedical, Automotive, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software engineering.
• Graduate level students from physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics, etc.) are also strongly encouraged to apply for this position provided they have both laboratory experience and some understanding of engineering concepts.
• Experience programming in python.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply analytical tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills in multiple technical domains.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team.
• Novel interdisciplinary experiences across technical domains.
• Has a reasonable understanding of chemistry, physics, and biology.
• Strong personal competencies in science and mathematics.
• Being a highly motivated and ambitious self-starter is required.   Technical intern Preferences
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, Matlab, Python, C , and / or ROS a plus.
• Familiarity with basic software development methodologies.
• OrCAD, or equivalent experience.
• SolidWorks familiarity.
• Experience developing in Unreal or other physics-based game engines.
• Laboratory experience working with biological samples and chemicals.
• Experience writing technical manuscripts or papers.
• Familiarity with spectrophotometers, microscopes, and other laboratory apparatus.
• Currently pursuing a PhD. Company & Division Information ARA is considered a large corporation per the Department of Defense definition; however, we pride ourselves on our small close-knit teams.  The Integrated Products Division located in Randolph, Vermont and Greenville, South Carolina has a diverse set of team members who contribute to the success of our employee-owned company.  Team members get to participate in the entire developmental lifecycle of our innovative projects and products.  Team members meet with customers, generate requirements, develop solutions, perform tests, and help deliver our products to our customers.  ARA is a great place to do what you love! Education Preferred
• Bachelor of Science or better in Engineering or related field Behaviors Preferred
• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred
• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization 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.

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