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High compensation for high expectations - Staff Scientist Applied Research Associates Employee Review

3.0
Apr 18, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great compensation. Great benefits. Variety of diverse projects.

Cons

Government contracts. All scientists/engineers are steered into marketing, so if you don't like that you might find the work unsatisfying. Cleared work is a pain in the butt.

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5.0
Dec 4, 2025
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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 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A wide variety of projects and some of the most technically talented employees I've ever worked with, The ability to do just about anything if you are motivated to make it happen. More like a grouping of small companies under a single banner than a unified front.

Cons

The same cons as many consultants; pressure for constant growth, required self-support and growth if you want to progress, relatively high turnover with low structure. More like a grouping of small companies under a single banner than a unified front.

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