Staff Electrical Engineer
Applied Research Associates
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Arlington, VA · Posted November 3, 2026
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This listing does not state pay. Across 26 open staff electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $171,500 to $216,500 and the median is $187,000.
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About the job
ARA is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and controls development for large-scale industrial machinery and equipment on advanced manufacturing and defense-related