Applied Research Associates

Applied Research Associates provides science and engineering research and development, technical support services, specialty products, and integrated solutions. Its capabilities include integrated systems engineering, modeling and simulation, physical design and testing, rapid prototyping and manufacturing, digital modernization, trusted expertise, and training solutions. ARA also develops featured solutions such as HCU Pretreat for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks, Switchback, a tracked platform for modular mission payloads, and N-Drive Off-Road Autonomy for challenging off-road environments. The company works across national security, infrastructure, health solutions, and energy and environment markets. Applied Research Associates is based in San Antonio, US, and operates as a 100% employee-owned organization.