Applied Research Associates
Computer Scientist
Applied Research Associates, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Computer Scientist to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved. In this position, the successful candidate will work with Navy and other contractor personnel to develop next-generation high-performance computing standards, architectures, and applications.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience
DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Must be a US Citizen
Hands-on experience with large enterprise IT networks
Experience in configuration and support of services with Apache, sendmail, BIND, ssh, and DNS
Unix experience to include Solaris, Redhat, Suse, and Rocky
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting bgp, ospf, VPN, IPSec, Ethernet and ATM
Experience in broadband optimization, baseband, and fiber optic LANs
Proficiency in use of signal generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analysis meters, time domain reflectometers (TDR) and cable scanners
Experience in integration and us of security tools and vulnerability analysis tools to include ISS, NetRanger, nmap or similar
Desired Qualifications:
D. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering
Experience in support of ONR or NRL
This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + 2 option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, from travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved.
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 over 2000 professionals. 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 generates 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. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Computer Scientist position.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Preferred
Masters or better in Computer Science
Experience
Required
5-10 years: relevant work 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)
The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Computer Scientist to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved. In this position, the successful candidate will work with Navy and other contractor personnel to develop next-generation high-performance computing standards, architectures, and applications.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience
DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Must be a US Citizen
Hands-on experience with large enterprise IT networks
Experience in configuration and support of services with Apache, sendmail, BIND, ssh, and DNS
Unix experience to include Solaris, Redhat, Suse, and Rocky
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting bgp, ospf, VPN, IPSec, Ethernet and ATM
Experience in broadband optimization, baseband, and fiber optic LANs
Proficiency in use of signal generators, spectrum analyzers, signal analysis meters, time domain reflectometers (TDR) and cable scanners
Experience in integration and us of security tools and vulnerability analysis tools to include ISS, NetRanger, nmap or similar
Desired Qualifications:
D. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or system engineering
Experience in support of ONR or NRL
This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + 2 option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, from travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved.
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 over 2000 professionals. 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 generates 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. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Computer Scientist position.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Preferred
Masters or better in Computer Science
Experience
Required
5-10 years: relevant work 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)