Research Mechanical Engineer

Interested in cutting-edge research and development? Not willing to accept the ordinary? Passionate about your work?   Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned company whose mission is to solve the problems of national importance. Since our inception in 1979, we have established an international reputation as an engineering and research company that exceeds expectations. “Engineering and Science for Fun & Profit” has been our long standing motto.   Our vision is to be the company that governments and industries turn to for cutting edge technologies to solve critical human problems that will make our world safer, make us more secure, and make a difference in our daily lives. We have created and continued to maintain a work environment that encourages individuals to pursue their professional goals with a maximum of support and a minimum of bureaucracy. We challenge and reward efforts and pursue work we are passionate about.  ARA’s Engineering Science Division has a sprawling complex at Panama City’s Tyndall Air Force Base which includes multiple labs, a large robotics hangar, and indoor and outdoor fire and blast test facilities.   Most of the division’s efforts are focused in the following areas: Chemical/Biological Defense Advanced Energy Systems Pavements & Mobility Force Protection Fire Fighting Systems Robotics Operations Support  If you’re interested in a workplace that allows you to pursue work that you are passionate about and makes a difference, take a look at the following opportunity.   Job Title: Research Mechanical Engineer   Reference Code: ESD-127   Company: Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Engineering Science Division   Location: Panama City, Florida   Job Description: The Research Mechanical Engineer will provide concept/prototype development of precision mechanical units.   Duties and Responsibilities:   ·  Conduct research and development projects with minimal supervision.   ·  Design and operate thermal systems.   ·  Prepare and execute successful contract proposals.   ·  Generate written documents such as White Papers, reports, and similar items.   ·  Perform other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements:  · PhD. or MS. in Mechanical Engineering. · 3.0 or better G.P.A. · 5 years experience.  · Experience with design and operation of thermal systems. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a “Secret” level security clearance.