Staff Mechanical Engineer 1

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is a 100% employee owned research and development, rapid prototyping, and product manufacturing firm located in Randolph, VT.  We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer at the Automation & Geosciences Sector of ARA. This position includes full lifecycle mechanical and systems engineering of unmanned systems, sensor systems, and geotechnical projects and products.

This job requires a candidate with a diverse background in designing new electromechanical equipment and machinery as conceived. Assist in building, installing, debugging, and testing new equipment to ensure capabilities. The job requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to be a team player.

 You will join a dynamic team working on our Robotic, Sensor, and Geotechnical product lines. You will be part of a team that designs, prototypes, integrates and troubleshoots next generation technology, bringing state of the art solutions to our warfighters and our commercial customers.  ARA focuses on Passion, Service, Freedom and Growth.

• What you’ll do as a Staff Mechanical Engineer

• You will be a member of a diverse team of mechanical engineers
• Develop reliable and robust mechanical engineering designs in solid works
• Present and communicate conceptual mechanical designs
• Work closely with electrical and software engineers on project tasks
• Work closely with program managers
• Work closely with mechanical and electrical technicians
• Ensure that our ISO 9001:2015 processes are being followed
• Work with customers to develop system level requirements
• Support the development of white papers and proposals with technical information

• Staff Mechanical Engineer Requirements

• 2-4 Years of experience
• Solid Works experience
• Ability to generate and review design packages and BOMs
• Familiar with industry standard Mechanical Engineering standards
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to support cost estimation

Company & Division Information

ARA 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 1,600 professionals and is rapidly growing. 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. We realize that employee ownership spawns 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). Our motto is “Engineering and Science That Matters for Fun & Profit” and we live our core values of Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth every day.