Junior Software Engineer_

Columbus

**Description**

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a driven and talented software engineer to provide project support for a brand-new multi-physics desktop application. A demonstrated background with a bachelor’s in computer science or related field. ARA’s brand new office, located at OSU’s west campus is looking to hire a software developer in its Computational Multiphysics Group. You will get an opportunity to work on problems of significant national and international impact while honing your design and development skills. Join our a fast-paced development team of software developers, engineers, and scientists to contribute to a cross-platform simulation and modeling software. A successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of advanced software development skills Applicants should also have good communication and leadership skills with a solid understanding of fundamental computer science.

_ARA’s brand new office, located at OSU’s west campus is looking to hire a junior software engineer in its Computational Multiphysics Group. You will get an opportunity to work on problems of significant national and international impact while honing your design and development skills._

_Join our a fast-paced development team of software developers, engineers, and scientists to contribute to a cross-platform simulation and modeling software. A successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of advanced software development skills, including algorithms and design patterns. Applicants should also have good communication and leadership skills._

**What you’ll do as a Junior Software Engineer:**

+ _Design, develop, and debug python applications_

+ _Work with a unique group of highly skilled and experienced mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve complex, to create a simulation and modeling software._

**Requirements to be a Junior** **Software Engineer:**

+ **US Citizen** , able to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

+ Bachelor of Science, Computer Science of similar field.

+ Python software development with a good understanding of advanced software constructs and programming concepts

+ Strong object-oriented design techniques and reusable component design

+ Ability to demonstrate visually appealing interfaces with user-centric design principles that you have designed.

+ Good communication skills and self-directed with the ability to work with a fast passed development team.

+ Experience using version control systems, such as Git.

**Preferences for a Junior Software Engineer:**

+ Previous work creating designs for desktop applications.

+ Experience with developing designs for advanced data visualization.

+ Familiarity with Qt or PySide.

**C** **ompany & Division 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 2,200 professionals. 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 are eligible for contributions which 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 visit our website at www.ara.com .

ARA has great benefits such as:

+ 401-K Retirement with employer matching contribution

+ Employee Stock Ownership Plan

+ Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Paid leave and holidays.

+ Great place to continue learning and expand your skill set.

+ Great work-life balance.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a driven and talented software engineer to provide project support for a brand-new multi-physics desktop application. A demonstrated background with a bachelor’s in computer science or related field. ARA’s brand new office, located at OSU’s west campus is looking to hire a software developer in its Computational Multiphysics Group. You will get an opportunity to work on problems of significant national and international impact while honing your design and development skills. Join our a fast-paced development team of software developers, engineers, and scientists to contribute to a cross-platform simulation and modeling software. A successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of advanced software development skills Applicants should also have good communication and leadership skills with a solid understanding of fundamental computer science.

_ARA’s brand new office, located at OSU’s west campus is looking to hire a junior software engineer in its Computational Multiphysics Group. You will get an opportunity to work on problems of significant national and international impact while honing your design and development skills._

_Join our a fast-paced development team of software developers, engineers, and scientists to contribute to a cross-platform simulation and modeling software. A successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of advanced software development skills, including algorithms and design patterns. Applicants should also have good communication and leadership skills._

**What you’ll do as a Junior Software Engineer:**

+ _Design, develop, and debug python applications_

+ _Work with a unique group of highly skilled and experienced mathematicians, physicists, RF/antennas engineers, and computer scientists to solve complex, to create a simulation and modeling software._

**Requirements to be a Junior** **Software Engineer:**

+ **US Citizen** , able to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

+ Bachelor of Science, Computer Science of similar field.

+ Python software development with a good understanding of advanced software constructs and programming concepts

+ Strong object-oriented design techniques and reusable component design

+ Ability to demonstrate visually appealing interfaces with user-centric design principles that you have designed.

+ Good communication skills and self-directed with the ability to work with a fast passed development team.

+ Experience using version control systems, such as Git.

**Preferences for a Junior Software Engineer:**

+ Previous work creating designs for desktop applications.

+ Experience with developing designs for advanced data visualization.

+ Familiarity with Qt or PySide.

**C** **ompany & Division 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 2,200 professionals. 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 has great benefits such as:

+ 401-K Retirement with employer matching contribution

+ Employee Stock Ownership Plan

+ Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Paid leave and holidays.

+ Great place to continue learning and expand your skill set.

+ Great work-life balance.

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 are eligible for contributions which 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 visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Junior Software Engineer, Job Code:** **JUNIO008229** **.**

**Qualifications**

**Behaviors**

**Required**

+ **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group

**Preferred**

+ **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

+ **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

**Motivations**

**Preferred**

+ **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

+ **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

**Education**

**Required**

+ Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science

**Experience**

**Preferred**

+ 1 year: Previous projects or software development experiences.

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)