Senior Scientific Programmer/Analyst - Santa Barbara, United States - Applied Research Associates

Description

**Description**

The Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) division is looking for an experienced scientist or engineer with a solid mathematical foundation to focus on studying the effects of electromagnetic (EM) threats from nuclear or other sources. Candidate responsibilities span understanding and simulating EM environments, estimating the impact of EM fields and ionizing radiation on electronic systems, and researching hardening methods to protect sensitive equipment.

The ideal candidate should be independently driven with a passion for research and development as well as possess the ability to apply scientific methods to solve challenging technical problems. As a member of the Santa Barbara team, you will focus on software modeling and simulation of various Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) phenomena in a C++/C# development environment. Future work opportunities include developing software tools to assess the effects of EMP on critical power and communications infrastructure, simulating EM propagation through complex urban environments, modeling geomagnetic disturbances, and nuclear forensics.

**Typical tasks you may perform in this position include:**

+ Writing and troubleshooting C++, C# code for our flagship EM prediction software tool running in Windows or Linux.

+ Scripting via Matlab or similar to prototype a new algorithm or model.

+ Suggesting improvements to existing EM propagation models.

+ Writing assessments for and presenting program work to government customers.

As a senior member of the team, you may be asked to lead tasks and provide technical expertise to junior team members. In the future, this role may evolve into leading projects with a small team of engineers. Travel is not required for this position but travel opportunities are available for a candidate interested in supporting EM survivability testing or project meetings. Hybrid work-from-home is an option for this position: Some program work may be performed remotely but the candidate should be able to work on-site as needed to meet project goals. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000. The salary offered to the ideal candidate will depend on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position.

**Due to the nature of work performed candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Department of Defense Secret, or higher, level security clearance.**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, or related science with a minimum 8 years of experience designing software for engineering applications.

+ Object-oriented programming expertise in C# or C++.

+ Strong analytic, written, and oral communication skills.

+ Experience evaluating and coding mathematical models.

+ Must be a United States citizen eligible to receive and maintain a Secret or higher Department of Defense Security Clearance.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Masters degree in Engineering, Physics, or related science with a minimum 6 years of experience designing software for engineering applications.

+ Prior history of successful independent research.

+ Prior experience with Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT)s and Bayesian statistics.

+ Ability to tackle novel technical problems with limited guidance.

+ Experience developing applications for high-performance computing systems.

+ Experience with high-level programming / scripting languages such as Matlab, Python.

**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 2,000 professionals and continues to grow. ARA 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.

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 employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging, and innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the companys 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 apply at

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