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Applied Research Associates

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4.0
Sep 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Growing company overall; Massive internal pool of expertise across hardware, software and simulation platforms. Could be leveraged to learn about almost any problem on earth. The Cypress office is great for Physicists and applied Mathematicians looking to solve complex, cutting-edge government challenges.

Cons

Low base pay and thin bonuses. If you are looking for stability, then this is not the ideal place. Work is contract-based, and you need to constantly look out for more work and find your own funding to keep those contracts going.

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5.0
Dec 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance Flexibility Benefits

Cons

Pay could be better but for starting salary is good enough

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3.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Extremely flexible schedule, Some cool staff.

Cons

Pay is trash for admin personal It's like some people carry rank and it's annoying

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