Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation Scientist or Engineer NED-2011-011

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated scientist or engineer that can lead ultrasonic laboratory measurement and data analysis activities, as well as develop data acquisition software when needed in the area of ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE), medical ultrasound, acoustics, SONAR, and materials characterization.  We are interested in individuals with excellent teamwork skills; as well as the continuing desire to learn and stay informed of the latest ultrasonic NDE equipment and methods.

Benefits:

- Work Environment – Although ARA is committed to providing superior service to our customers, we also like to have fun.  With our focus on cutting-edge research, we have adopted an academic atmosphere with casual dress, lunch time learning seminars, and a weekly social hour.  We believe that a relaxed atmosphere facilitates innovation.
- Compensation – In addition to a competitive base salary and the option to participate in medical/dental/vision insurance, ARA employees also receive annual bonuses and performance-based raises.  The company also contributes up to 15% of your annual salary to 401(k) and ESOP retirement accounts.
- Continued Education – In addition to our internal lunch-time learning seminars, ARA encourages and supports continuing education.  We pay for continuing education courses and one professional journal subscription or conference attendance each year.
- Opportunities – We encourage new ideas and support independent marketing to new customers.  Internal research and development is an important part of our business model and we see growth into new business areas as a fundamental requirement for growth as a company.

Responsibilities:

- Apply high resolution ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation and materials characterization methods and techniques to measure various material and microstructure properties of solids, solid-liquid suspension, emulsions, and biologic materials. 
- Develop and implement data acquisition and analysis methods, instrument control and integration
- Participate in measurements outside of the laboratory
- Understand ultrasonic wave propagation of bulk and guided waves
- Document results for inclusion in reports, proposals and presentations
- Independently carry out work with initiative and collaboration
- Handle multiple priorities

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 twelve hundred 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. 

ARA offers a complete benefits package designed to help you achieve your goals and to help protect both you and your family.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.  As an ARA employee you are encouraged to generate new ideas and bring those ideas to life.

Position Requirements:

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics or related area with zero (0) to two (2) years of professional experience in laboratory or research environments, or current graduate student.
+ Laboratory measurement and documentation skills
+ Proficiency in at least one data analysis software including, Labview, Matlab, C/C++, FORTRAN, Mathematica, Excel, Inspectionware
+ Excellent writing and verbal communication

Position Preferences:

Masters Degree in Engineering, Physics or related area with no professional experience required.

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