Staff Frontend Software Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)’s Computational Multiphysics Group is seeking a driven and talented frontend software engineer for its brand-new office, located at The Ohio State University West Campus. Candidates should have a demonstrated background with a bachelor’s in computer science (or similar field) and at least 3 years’ experience in frontend development and design of user interfaces. You will get an opportunity to work on problems of significant national and international impact while honing your design and development skills. Join ARA’s 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, alongside the ability to create visually appealing and user-centric designs. Applicants should also have good communication skills and a solid understanding of user interface mockup and wireframe concepts.

What you’ll do as a Staff Frontend Software Engineer:

• Create mockups and work to enhance the user interface of a desktop application.
• Design, develop, and debug a python application.
• 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.

Staff Frontend Software Engineer Requirements: 

• Python software development with a good understanding of advanced software constructs and programming concepts
• Strong object-oriented design techniques and reusable component design
• Proficiency in industry standard user interface design tools to create mockups and wireframes (Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, Etc.).
• 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.
• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, or related fields or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in frontend/software development.
• US Citizen, able to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Staff Frontend Software Engineer Preferences:

• Previous work creating designs for desktop applications.
• Experience with developing designs for advanced data visualization.
• Familiarity with Qt or PySide.
• Experience with HTML/CSS concepts.

Company & 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 2,100 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; Job Code: FRONT008098. 

ARA's Benefits:  

• 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.

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years: Relevant software development experience
• 3 - 5 years: Experience designing and creating UI mockups

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Behaviors

Required

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

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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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