Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst

Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst

• Full-Time
• Niceville, FL

Passionate about Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit?  Interested in working in a state with beautiful weather and no state income tax?  Then come join us in sunny Florida!  Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst to join our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Group, Emerald Coast Division, located in Niceville, Florida. 

Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst Job Details:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for candidates to join our Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) Group, Emerald Coast Division, located in Niceville, Florida.  The MS&A Group consists of scientists and engineers performing research, development, and analysis in the areas of fragmentation mechanics, blast characterization, weapons effects modeling, target vulnerability analysis, analysis-of-alternatives studies, and trade space analyses for concept and developmental weapon programs.  The MS&A Group performs experimentation, develops models, and uses analytical methodologies to evaluate weapons effectiveness in complex, networked environments.  Key customers include the US Air Force, US Army and US Navy. This is not a teleworking position.

Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst Job Description:

The Successful candidate must have the ability to work independent; as well as work with a team to get the job done.  Be organized and self-motivated. Able to plan ahead and keep track of multiple taskings. Solution-Oriented, Positive attitude, and good time-management skills. Able to stay focused, prioritize task and complete them on-time, and on-budget.

Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst Job Duties include:

• Analysis of weapon performance and target vulnerability
• Analysis of alternatives and trade space studies for concept and developmental weapon programs
• Target vulnerability model development
• Methodology development and improvement related to lethality/Vulnerability and damage mechanisms

 Junior Vulnerability and Lethality AnalystQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline
• 0-2 years: Relevant work experience
• US Citizen, able to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance

Junior Vulnerability and Lethality Analyst Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion within broadly defined goals and a dynamic team environment
• Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks, BRL-CAD, AutoCAD, etc.
• US. Citizenship: all applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must be able to acquire and maintain a DoD security clearance

Additional consideration for:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Lua, etc.
• Experience with statistical analysis of experimental results
• Experience with Linux based systems

 Company Details and Job Description:

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a recognized leader in the development of cutting-edge research, engineering, and software solutions that are critical to national defense and other problems facing the U.S.  ARA is a scientific and engineering company with an excellent national reputation and a 40-year history of sustained growth. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence. 

ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package that includes 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan, and excellent insurance options. Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality service to our customers.  Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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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