Senior Electrical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Applied Research Associates scores A on the Alion truth index.
At ARA we are driven by a passion for developing innovative solutions to challenging problems of national importance. Our culture rewards autonomy and initiative and we foster a stable environment where personal and professional growth are prioritized.
For this position we are looking for highly skilled electrical engineers to develop cutting-edge technology for the United States Department of Defense within our Military Embedded Systems and Applications group. As part of our team, you will help develop custom hardware and firmware solutions supporting a variety of applications, including augmented reality technology and other small, low-power, wearable computers and sensors used by the US Army and others.
Specifically, we need engineers and scientists who have the ability and interest to design complex embedded systems, including architecture development, detailed design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Experience with FPGA RTL development and simulation is strongly preferred.
Candidates must have:
- US Citizenship is required (Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information)
- BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Experience in the development of custom circuit cards from initial architecture development through prototype bring-up and verification
- Experience in the development of circuit cards with high-speed interfaces such as USB 3.x and DDR / LPDDR memory
- Experience with standard lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Sr. Electrical Engineer Preferred Experience & Skills:
Above all, we value passion, a desire to learn, and teamwork. We are confident that if you possess the right attitude, work ethic, and skill set that you will succeed in the role. In addition to the experience and skills above, if you have any of the following you will be able to accelerate your effectiveness and impact.
- An understanding of best practices for PCB design for high-speed signal integrity and power integrity
- Experience designing circuit cards with high-density interconnect technologies, including blind / buried vias
- Experience with VHDL for FPGA RTL development
- Experience with OSVVM and VHDL for FPGA simulation
- Experience with embedded software development in C or Rust
- Existing or prior US security clearance
Note that these Electrical Engineer positions have been advertised under multiple postings in an effort to accommodate candidates at a wide range of experience levels. Please consider your experience level when applying and submit to the posting(s) that most closely matches your qualifications.
- Mid-Level Electrical Engineer: BS degree plus 5+ years of professional experience
- Senior Electrical Engineer: BS degree plus 7+ years of professional experience
Who is ARA?
Do you want to work for a purpose? 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 2,230 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.
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