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Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking interns to support multiple projects. Our professional software development team has designed and produced software systems ranging from integrated multi-disciplinary design and optimization systems to 3D interactive design/analysis systems, weapons effects and operational mission planning systems, electronic technical manuals, cyber security applications, and multimedia database management systems.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have an active interest in applying math/statistics/engineering concepts to solve multi-disciplinary problems. The candidate should be familiar with improving/optimizing/tuning existing algorithms as well as developing new algorithms from scratch. This position will include design and development of engineering and physics-based methodologies, analytical algorithms, and software tools. The candidate should demonstrate a hands-on approach to problem-solving and must be willing to actively participate in the evaluation of algorithm and system performance.

Required Engineer Intern Qualifications:

• US Citizenship (Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information).
• Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or a closely related field.
• A strong interest in developing modeling and simulation software in high-level languages (e.g. C++, Python, Java, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience going from problem statement to solution using knowledge of math and science.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with modern C++.
• Interest in DoD modeling and simulation technology, structural dynamics, blast effects, structural collapse, and/or probabilistic analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written mediums with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability and desire to quickly learn new domains.
• Prior / existing security clearance.

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 2,300 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. 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 to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

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• Engage in real-world engineering projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Receive formal training in relevant engineering software, tools, and methodologies.
• Participate in team-based problem-solving and design sessions.
• Develop skills in data analysis, simulation, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and implementation phases of engineering initiatives.
• Learn about project management and agile development processes.
• Receive ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Explore different engineering specializations within the company.
• Build a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
• A strong academic record and a genuine passion for engineering.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in at least one engineering software package (e.g., CAD, MATLAB, simulation tools) is a plus.
• Eagerness to collaborate in a virtual team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote setup.

Graduate Engineer (EIT) Drainage / Water Resources

Our client, a well-established civil engineering firm, is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer (EIT) to join their Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) team in Houston. This role offers hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in drainage, land development, and transportation.

Position Overview

This opportunity is ideal for an early-career civil engineer who wants exposure to both design and modeling while working directly with senior engineers and project managers. Youll be joining a five-person H&H group within a mid-sized, stable firm that prioritizes professional development and long-term growth.

This is an in-office only position with flexible work hours available.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform H&H modeling and drainage design for civil infrastructure projects.
• Support drafting and production work in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Assist senior project managers and engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, with opportunities to support land development and transportation work.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, design documents, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• 03 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Texas Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred.
• Interest in both modeling and design (not just analysis).
• Academic or internship background in hydrology, hydraulics, or general civil engineering a plus (technical training provided).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000$82,000, commensurate with experience.
• Bonuses: Profit-sharing (annual) + performance-based incentives.
• Health Insurance: 80% employer-paid for employees, 50% for dependents.
• Paid Time Off: 10 vacation days + 8 holidays + sick leave.
• Professional Development: PE exam support, raise and bonus upon licensure.
• Work Schedule: In-office only; flexible hours available (e.g., 96 instead of 85).

Culture & Environment

Our client is a mid-sized, stable firm of ~80 employees (3035 in the Houston office) with a low turnover rate and a strong emphasis on mentorship and employee development. The team values collaboration and invests in long-term career growth.

Expect a supportive and people-focused environment, with Friday breakfasts, monthly celebrations, and a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and team camaraderie.

Here at Arm, we are building the Future of Computing. Together. For Everyone. This is a technical engineering role based in Austin, Texas and part of the rapidly growing Arm Infrastructure Line of Business. Our Neoverse cores are leading a technology disruption! We need a Graduate Performance Engineer to work with internal and (especially) external partners on various exciting and complicated Arm SW optimization puzzles. Join us as we deliver solutions across Cloud, Edge, 5G, and Networking segments!

Responsibilities

• Help various customers optimize 5G and networking SW running on Arm compute by identifying bottlenecks across software, micro-architecture, and architecture.
• Contribute Arm performance optimizations to open-source projects, as well as tools for architectural exploration and performance analysis.
• Educate external customers on Arm technology and optimization techniques so that they can self-serve their SW optimization efforts.
• Understanding real-world use-cases and develop micro-benchmarks to model these.
• Deliver workload performance analysis reports in written and presentation form to internal and external customers
• Support Infrastructure Technical Marketing activities by writing blogs/whitepapers, presenting webinars, conference talks, and conference booth staffing

• Ph. D. degree related to Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience in SW performance optimization and SW architecture
• Experience in HW architecture and HW performance analysis
• Must be a good communicator and able to teach/mentor others
• Knowledge of networking infrastructure architecture, workload setup, load distribution/scale-up, and performance data collection.
• Knowledge of network packet processing stacks such as DPDK, FD.io/VPP, ODP, Linux Kernel Networking, Snort/Hyperscan, RDMA, eBPF/XDP, IPSec, OVS and CNIs.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: C/C++, Linux Perf Tools, top-down and hotspot analysis, arm CoreSight, arm SPE, eBPF, DynamoRIO, LLVM-BOLT, LLVM-Propeller, PGO/AutoFDO/LTO, Ansible, Terraform, Python.

• Direct Engineering Customer Support and Engagement experience
• Performance optimization of SW from the application level, system libraries level, and the kernel level
• CPU/SoC architecture concepts; cache coherence, out-of-order pipelining, memory consistency models, interconnect, speculative execution, performance counters, etc.
• A background in NR or LTE, Transport protocols (TCP, UDP, QUIC, TLS) and memory architecture.

You deserve a job that you feel proud of, where you can channel your knowledge and skills into projects that positively affect communities, and where you design your own path. This is Alliant. Become an employee-owner of a growing engineering and consulting firm where we strive to provide a diverse and equitable culture of support and opportunities. Our success is driven by our employee-owners, and we're excited to have you be a part of it.

The Impact You'll Have:

As a Graduate Traffic Engineer , you will have the ability to be a part of a cohesive Traffic Engineering team. Jump start your career by being exposed to a variety of transportation engineering experiences under the direction of a licensed and knowledgeable Professional Engineer. You will work with a variety of agencies including DOT's, Counties, Cities and Developers.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting signal timing projects, including building, optimizing Synchro models and implementing signal timing plans
• Conducting traffic capacity, traffic operations, and safety analysis for traffic impact studies (TIS), intersection control evaluations (ICE) and corridor studies
• Traffic design - plans, specifications, quantities and estimates for traffic signal, roadway lighting, roadway signing, and pavement markings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-4 years of experience in Traffic Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, organization and multitasking
• Excellent technical, written, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Synchro, SimTraffic and Vissim traffic analysis software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation

This position is expected to begin in May 2026.

Benefits:

At Alliant, we take care of our employees by offering a world class benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
• Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs and Competitions
• Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
• Flexible Schedules
• Casual Work Environment
• Paid Professional Development and Training
• Community Involvement/Charity Events
• Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)

Who We Are:

Alliant Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a growing engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying firm with a strong culture of customer service, quality, delivery, and innovation. At Alliant we work hard; we have fun; and we love it.

We design solutions that address current needs while paving the way for a brighter future. We provide a culture of diversity, equity, and support, where everyone is given the opportunity to grow and succeed. We approach every project with unwavering confidence yet remain humbly committed to designing work that speaks for itself. At Alliant, our employee-owners are the force behind our success, and we can't wait for you to join us to build better communities with excellence and passion.

The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.