**Description** Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an intern (sophomore or junior year of college/university) to work with senior engineers on a technical field test. This test involves the use of radio frequency detectors for a variety of sources in a potentially noisy area. Interns may assist with administrative office tasks, such as maintaining internal library resources. Interns assist senior staff with data gathering and analysis, along with other tasks. Tasks may include a review of professional journals and publications to extract and summarize information relevant to assigned research projects; research using internet-based search techniques, informational resources, and other available research tools. As an intern, you will have the chance to learn through close interactions with senior research scientists that will provide you with opportunities for technical exploration. You may also be required to occasionally assist with routine office tasks, such as ordering supplies, printing/binding reports, and maintaining internal library resources. **Technical Intern Required Skills:** Due to the nature of the work, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. The candidate must be an enrolled full-time Sophomore or Junior student and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of a 4.0) towards any B.A. or B.S. degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or Mathematics with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate must be able to work independently and must have good oral and written communication skills. **Technical Intern Desired Qualifications:** A candidate with a basic understanding of mathematical modeling of physical or engineering systems or processes is desirable. Basic computer programming and data analysis in any of the following languages are desirable: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, C#. Familiarity with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), computer vision, edge/cloud computing, machine learning, embedded hardware, or wireless/ radio communications is a plus. Familiarity with Windows, MS Office, Linux, SharePoint, Git, and Jira is also a plus. Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills are a plus. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. **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 2,292 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. To find out more about what the Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Preferred** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well **Motivations** **Preferred** + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help 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)