Do you have a strong background in computer science, programming, physics or mathematics, and enjoy solving difficult problems? Are you interested in working for a company that values dedication in the workplace, and appreciates the importance of creating an optimal work-life balance? If this sounds like your next job, we would like to talk with you about joining the Arlington Division of ARA. ARAs Arlington Division (AD) is seeking a CBRN Software Developer with a science and engineering background. The successful candidate will work with senior staff to develop software packages for both the desktop and web, and will support all aspects of software development, from the creation of user interfaces to producing visual presentations of results. Examples of problems that will require software development include but are not limited to geospatial data processing and analysis, network cascading effects analysis, and modeling health effects from Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) exposure. The candidate is expected to develop and document new codes by working alongside modelers and mathematicians, modify existing and prototypical modeling and simulation software tools, and developing and executing tests. Software projects can range in size, from simple computational calculators to large, integrated modeling packages and web applications. The candidate will work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing web-based applications, and broad experience using scripting and compiled languages, especially Java, Python, C++. The successful candidate should enjoy collaborating with technical teams and solving difficult scientific problems in a dynamic environment. The candidate should be independent, self-motivated, and eager to learn new skills. Experience Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) exposure a plus. What youll do as a Software Engineer / Application Developer Develop desktop and web-based applications using languages such as JavaScript, Java, C#, Python, and/or C++. Develop mathematical/computational modeling software using a scripting language (eg, Python, Perl, R) and a compiled language (eg, C, C++, Java). Take responsibility for increasingly difficult tasks, completing them on schedule while documenting and presenting the results. Work with senior developers within a collaborative team environment and support cross functional product development. Position Requirements Masters Degree in Computer Science and 5-7 years of experience (3-5 years with an advanced degree) in Scientific Computing, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering. Demonstrated knowledge of Docker and containerization of code. Proficiency in a variety of compiled and scripting programming languages. Experience with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) exposure including common models and tools such as HPAC. A basic understanding of numerical versus analytical techniques. Willingness to learn new technologies as needed. US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Position Preferences Experience with one more Integrated Development Environments such as Eclipse, Netbeans, or RStudio. Experience with one or more compilers such as Javac, GNU/MinGW, and Visual Studio. Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems. Experience with LaTeX is a plus. Experience with parallel computing (eg, PVM, MPI, OpenMP, GPU) is a plus. Active DoD security clearance is a strong plus. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; requirements include being a US citizen. 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)