Java Senior Software Developer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Java Senior Software Developer with Windows experience for a position developing and improving an existing weapon effects software architecture for advanced physics-based computational models deployed through standalone applications, web services, and Docker containers. This system is deployed for use in the Department of Defense. Candidate will have a strong passion and background in software development and making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle.

As a valued contributor to our project team, your responsibilities will include (1) defining incremental improvements to deploy our current weapon effects software architecture to technology readiness level (TRL) 8 (2) integrating, debugging, and documenting models written in many different languages into this software architecture in Windows and Linux test environments, and (3) resolving security related and CVE defects in the architecture while deploying in a modern DevOps driven pipeline. Additionally, you will support cross compilation efforts of Windows software into a Linux environment.

What you'll do as a Java Senior Software Developer:

As a Senior Developer, you will be part of an Agile team working all aspects of software development including discovery, design, coding, unit testing, vulnerability scanning and documentation. Candidates will be focused on integrating new modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities including physics-based models, code refactoring and compiling code for Linux and Windows based OS to achieve a high level of software robustness and stability. Candidates will work directly with our customers, external teams, and other ARA programs to cross-integrate capabilities.

Java Senior Software Developer Requirements:

• Experience in software development and programming in Java and C++ within Agile teams using Git, Eclipse, Visual Studio and JIRA.


• Generating cmake files for build scripts is also a requirement.


• Qualified candidates must have a strong understanding of Java.


• This position requires a BS in Computer Science or similar with 8+ years of work experience, or MS with 6+ years of work experience.

Java Senior Software Developer Preferences:

• Current active security clearance.


• MS with 6-8 years of work experience.


• Experience with related DoD software systems and models.


• Interest in data science, data analysis, data visualization, and mathematical algorithms.


• Experience developing and deploying software to DoD IA requirements.


• Knowledge of nuclear weapons effects and a background of scientific programming.


• Experience executing, debugging, and compiling verification and validation reports along with methodology report for nuclear weapons effects models.


• Compiling and developing for Linux OS. 

About Us:

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 2,271 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 Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/