Staff Software Developer, Geographic Information System (GIS) at Applied Research Associates, Inc in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

The Computer Vision and Remote Sensing Group at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for a GIS software developer to join our team operating at the forefront of Computer Vision technology applied to satellite imagery. We work closely with world-renowned universities in computer vision, photogrammetry, and remote sensing to find innovative solutions to the most difficult real-world problems in United States Intelligence and Defense communities. Our group is passionate about what we do and seek individuals that would share that passion.

Staff Software Developer, Geographic Information System (GIS) Responsibilities:

• Build GIS software for big data processing and for mobile navigational apps


• Develop your code within a collaborative team-based environment


• Present technical content to customers

Staff Software Developer, Geographic Information System (GIS) Required Qualifications:

• Eligibility to apply for and hold a U.S. security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)


• BS/MS in GIS, Computer Science, Imaging Science, or similar technical field


• Programming experience in Java, C/C++, Python


• Experience working with satellite imagery, aerial imagery, or developing geospatial applications. Please see our similar career postings in the Computer Vision and Remote Sensing group for greater experience levels:
  
  
  
  • Staff II Software Developer, Geographic Information System
  
  
  • Senior Software Developer, Geographic Information System
  
  


• Team player with strong presentation and written/oral communication skills

Staff Software Developer, Geographic Information System (GIS) Additional Desirable Qualifications:

•  Programming experience in C# and .NET


•  Experience developing apps for Android OS


•  Experience with GIS software such as QGIS, ArcGIS, gdal/OSGeo


• Experience working on intelligence and DoD programs, including TAK


• Desire to grow your knowledge in Computer Vision and Remote Sensing


• Prior/existing security clearance

About Us:

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 1,500 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.

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), benefits package, relocation opportunities, and a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience.  The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace. In 2018 40% of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report). Additionally, the Southeast Division looks not only for the right skills, but also for a cultural fit. We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique culture that makes ARA such a great place to work. Some of the social impact aspects we have implemented at our division include monthly get-togethers, team outings to local baseball games in the summer, board game lunches, holiday party, corn hole tournaments, chili cook-offs and so on. 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 in order to maximize career and professional accomplishments. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.

Experience

• 2 - 4 years: Relevant Work Experience (i.e., including thesis, published research, and industry experience)

Education

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

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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