**Description**

Are you interested in leading and advancing Directed Energy system programs and capture efforts? Do you have experience with high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as a Team and Capture Lead for our Directed Energy Team within the Southwest Division in Albuquerque, NM. Join us in developing innovative solutions and advancing existing designs that support critical mission needs.

This position will include a mix of technical, business development, and program management skills to develop directed energy systems and related technologies. The ideal candidate will be capable of applying project leadership skills to the technical team for the design, fabrication and testing of advanced systems for the Defense Industry. You will be looked to as a subject matter expert and lead the technical team in the day-to-day activities which include program scheduling, planning, budgeti...