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Applied Research Associates, Inc. Principal Software Engineer in Dayton, Ohio
Description
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is actively seeking a highly qualified Principal Software Engineer for software development in the Intelligence communities. The candidate gives technical direction and guidance to lower-level programmers. Applies advanced knowledge in the areas of engineering, computer science, and information technology for the technical design, development, and implementation of complex programming projects. Typical assignments are complex and require the use of initiative and independent judgment. Develops solutions unique to client needs. Can function as Project Leader, which involves interfacing with clients. Possesses sufficient writing skills to prepare and generate technical reports and other documentation pertinent to the position.
Principal Software Engineer Required Experience:
U.S. Citizenship required
Active Secret security clearance
MS in Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering / Information Technology along with 10 years of relevant experience
Strong foundation in software development and experience with Python, Java, and/or C++ Demonstrated experience going from problem statement to prototype to production-ready algorithms
Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
Principal Software Engineer Desirable Experience:
Experience in cloud-based, parallel, or distributed computing
Familiarity with software design patterns and modern C++ Ability and desire to quickly learn new domains
Experience working on intelligence and DoD programs
Prior/existing security clearance
Who is ARA?
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,112 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our 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.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.
To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
Qualifications
Education
Required
- Masters or better in Computer Science
Experience
Required
3 years: Demonstrated technical algorithm development experience
10 years: Relevant Work Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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