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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is a 100% employee-owned research and development, rapid prototyping, and product manufacturing firm located in Randolph, VT and Greenville, SC. We are seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer at the Integrated Products Division of ARA. This position includes design of printed circuit boards, technical capabilities to support, fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot state-of-the-art electronics. Applicants should be familiar with IP67 rated enclosures and connectors, electrical schematic creation, PCB design, cable fabrication, and other electro-mechanical assemblies. This job will require travel to install or troubleshoot field installations of robotics and sensors.

As an ARA Staff Electrical Engineer 1 you will join a dynamic team working on our Mission Platform, 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 (we want you to love what you do), Service (to our community and our country), Freedom (you have the opportunity to work the technology that you love) and Growth (we will continue to grow this business together).

The anticipated salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $85,000/year, depending on education and experience. ARA also offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.

• What you'll do as a Staff Electrical Engineer 1

o Support Electrical Design of mission components, sensor systems, and Geotechnical products

o Rapid prototyping of potential solutions

o Design of PCBs, Cable Harnesses, and electronic control systems

o Troubleshooting Electrical Components

o Working with Mechanical and Software engineers

o Working with Electrical technicians

• Staff Electrical Engineer 1 Requirements

o B.S. Electrical Engineering

o 2-4 Years Experience

o Experience in an electrical design package (e.g. Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, Eagle, etc.)

o Experience with laboratory tools (Oscilloscopes, Multi-meters, etc.)

o Experience building test fixtures and using test equipment

o Ability to generate and read electrical schematics

o Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

o Strong communication skills

o Familiarity with analog and digital design techniques

• Staff Electrical Engineer 1 Preferences

o Able to multitask and support multiple projects

o Harnessing design techniques and implementation

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 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. 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 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 contributions 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 apply at careers.ara.com.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Interested applicants should submit their resume electronically at: www.careers.ara.com