Applied Research Associates, Inc. - Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to provide answers to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We approach every project as an opportunity to go beyond expectations by delivering mission critical solutions that accomplish objectives and also lead to new possibilities. 
 

Who We Are

Founded in 1979, Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) offers innovative technologies and solutions to problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. Our employee-owners, most of whom have advanced degrees in engineering and the physical sciences, have the expertise to tackle the most challenging technical problems.

With offices throughout the United States and Canada, ARA is globally recognized for applying technically-excellent, in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services to provide answers to complex problems. ARA approaches every project as an opportunity to go beyond expectations by delivering solutions that accomplish objectives and lead to new possibilities.
 

Our Core Values

• Passion - We're excited about what we do.
  • ARA employees are dedicated to their work and enthusiastically address challenges.
• Freedom - We value our flexibility and autonomy.
  • ARA employees embody independence and entrepreneurialism.
• Service - We get things done.
  • ARA employees selflessly go beyond their commitments to serve clients and others.
• Growth - We are focused on growing ourselves and ARA.
  • ARA employees are not satisfied with the status quo and recognize that growth is necessary, not just desirable, requirement for success.

Our Purpose

To provide a work environment that challenges and rewards our efforts, provides opportunities for us to grow, and allows us to pursue work we are passionate about.
 

Our Mission

To solve problems of national importance by providing science and engineering research, technical support services, specialty products, and integrated solutions.
 

Our Vision

To be the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to critical human problems that will make our world safer, make us more secure, and make a difference in our daily lives.
 

Join Our Team

Many companies say their employees are their greatest asset. At ARA, we don’t just say it; we live it every day. Our employees are brilliant, talented individuals with outstanding capabilities and excellent reputations who come together to solve many of our nation’s toughest challenges. 

At ARA, we offer a work environment where we can all focus on work we are passionate about. Technical excellence and innovation drive our individual and shared success, and ultimately the future direction of ARA.