INDIAN HEAD, Md. — Applied Research Associates will host a full-day hiring event Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Maryland Technology Center in Indian Head, highlighting science and engineering career opportunities.
The event is geared toward engineers, scientists and senior STEM professionals interested in working on mission-critical projects in Western Charles County’s growing technology corridor.
The company is currently hiring for the following positions:
Applied Research Associates, known as ARA, is a 100% employee-owned company. The organization promotes meaningful technical work and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing opportunities to solve complex challenges of national importance.
The hiring event offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with company representatives, learn more about available roles and explore how their backgrounds align with current projects. Professionals with experience in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science and related technical fields are encouraged to attend.
Indian Head has increasingly become a hub for defense-related research and technology development, anchored by federal facilities and private-sector partners. Events such as this aim to connect regional STEM talent with local employers, supporting workforce development efforts in Charles County.
Those unable to attend the in-person event can find additional details and apply online at careers.ara.com.
The hiring event will be held at the Maryland Technology Center, 4450 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD.
