Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. Their employees, most of whom have advanced degrees in engineering and the physical sciences, have the expertise to tackle the most challenging technical problems.
They are 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.
ARA approaches every project as an opportunity to go beyond expectations by delivering solutions that accomplish objectives and also lead to new possibilities.
Since their founding in 1979, ARA has earned significant recognition in National Security, Transportation, Energy & Environment, and Health & Human Safety. Through their work, ARA has set standards of excellence in service and technology that extend into new territory.
They aren’t satisfied to rest on their successes. They continue to explore new areas to make an impact in their world.
To provide a work environment that challenges and rewards their efforts, provides opportunities for them to grow, and allows them to pursue work they are passionate about.
This is why they were founded.
To solve problems of national importance by providing science and engineering research, technical support services, specialty products, and integrated solutions.
This is what they do for their customers.
To be the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to critical human problems that will make their world safer, make us more secure, and make a difference in their daily lives.
This is what they aspire to achieve.