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      Applied Research Associates

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      Applied Research Associates reviews

      3.2

      45% would recommend to a friend

      (252 total reviews)
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      Rob Sues

      52% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Senior management

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Culture & values

      2.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      Applied Research Associates has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 252 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Research Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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      252 reviews
      4.0
      Jan 17, 2018

      Great place to work!

      Staff software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      More often then not you will enjoy what you are working on. They will help you pursue higher education opportunities. Great benefits. A great environment to work in. Family is prioritized.

      Cons

      Not the most competitive salary. Technical staff has too many marketing responsibilities.

      5.0
      Jan 8, 2018

      A Great Place to Work

      Principal engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      ARA provides an opportunity for people to do engineering and science that matters for fun and profit. It is 100% ESOP owned company where everyone is an owner. where we focus on growth of ourselves and our business.

      Cons

      ARA has a culture of self reliance and a culture of growth, both individually and as a company. Not all people thrive in a growth orientated atmosphere.

      5.0
      Nov 2, 2017

      Great, Innovative, Employee owned company

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Interesting projects. You can create work you're interested in. Opportunities to learn. Great benefits.

      Cons

      Nothing of significance to note... it isn't perfect, but management tries to do right.

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