**Description** Interested in becoming an employee-owner and joining our team? Here’s what you can expect in your role as a Staff Protection Design Engineer: + Perform simple to complex structural analysis and design, from basic static design to dynamic, non-linear analysis using finite element and single and multiple degree of freedom methods. + Work with engineers to perform both static and dynamic structural analysis for extreme events + Prepare calculation packages, technical reports of analysis and recommendations + Limited travel may be involved to collect site-specific information + Participate in testing depending on project requirements, and interact with existing clients as well as develop business with new clients and markets. **Staff Protective Design Engineer Requirements** **:** + Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in structural dynamics and structural design. + This position requires a security clearance. + Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. + Some items considered for obtaining a security clearance are credit (including bankruptcy), felony convictions, prior drug use, and U.S. Citizenship. + Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills. **Staff Protective Design Engineer Preferences:** + GPA of at least 3.00 + M.S. is preferred + Related work experience or internship experience is preferred + Knowledge of finite element methods and engineering software including MathCad, SAP2000, LS-DYNA, and AutoCAD or similar is preferred. + An interest in project management and business development is beneficial. Applied Research Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We invite you to visit our website (https://www.ara.com/) to learn more about who we are (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/) , what we do (https://www.ara.com/what-we-do/) , the excellent careers (https://www.ara.com/careers/) and benefits (https://www.ara.com/benefits/) we offer and explore some of our featured offices (https://www.ara.com/featured-offices/) . **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility + **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Education** **Required** + Bachelor of Science or better in Structural Engineering + Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering + Bachelor of Science or better in Civil Engineering **Preferred** + Doctorate or better + Master of Science or better **Experience** **Preferred** + 3-5 years: Interest/experience in project management and business development. + 3-5 years: Experience with finite element methods. + 3-5 years: Experience in analysis/design including dynamic, non-linear structural analysis and 3-D modeling. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.