Applied Research Associates

ARA approaches every project as an opportunity to go beyond expectations by delivering solutions that accomplish objectives and lead to new possibilities. ARA’s long history of outstanding customer service and engineering excellence has earned the company and its employees numerous accolades. ARA’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) sector major software programs have been reappraised at level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) version 2.0. ARA’s Integrated Products Division (IPD) quality management systems are AS9100:2016 certified. ARA is a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security and way of life. At ARA, we don’t just say it; we live it every day. At ARA, we offer a work environment where we can all focus on work we are passionate about. 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.