Java II Software Developer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Algorithms, Modeling, & Assessments (AMA) Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Java II Developer with Windows and Linux OS 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.

This role will be embedded in the Nuclear Environments and Systems Assessments (NESA) directorate within ARA. The project you will be working on integrates and exposes algorithms and prototypes to compute the societal impact of significant disruption events primarily in the Java and C++ programming languages. You will be responsible for securing, integrating, cross-compiling, and documenting these algorithms into production-ready Java code.

We are looking for a strong developer that is inspired to build solutions that support our nation’s military.

Due to the work you’ll perform and interactions with intelligence community and DoD programs you must be a US citizen and will need to be eligible to apply for and hold a US security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment).

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

• As a Java II 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 II Software Developer Requirements:

Due to the nature of work, qualified candidates must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

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


• Compiling and developing for Linux OS and 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 a minimum of 5 years work experience, or MS with a minimum 3 years' experience.


• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Java II Software Developer Preferences:

• Current active security clearance.


• 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.

Company 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 2,215 professionals and continues to grow. 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 employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging and 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 apply at careers.ara.com.