Careers at ARA
As a distinguished business partner in the field of Aerodynamics, ARA is a company that can offer you a rewarding, challenging and interesting career, linked to personal capability improvement and contribution.
Our Business
ARA comprises a wide and varied range of functional groups in the Research & Development of Aerodynamics, located in Bedford. Our experienced blend of employees has helped us to grow an extensive pool of skill and talent, which has enabled us to provide a balance of capabilities for our civil and defence customers.
Take a look at our Business Area sections to discover more about our activities in aerodynamics.
Our People
We are continuously seeking talented people with the skills and enthusiasm to help us succeed and grow.
We believe that roles should be challenging, enjoyable and rewarding, and it is ARA’s aim to help all of our people to achieve these during their career.
Typical capabilities we look for are:
- Engineering (Instrumentation, Systems, Software, Database, Test, Mechanical and Electrical) - please click here
- Project Management - Computational Aerodynamics, Experimental Aerodynamics, Design & Manufacture
- Software Development and CFD - please click here
- Finance
- Manufacturing - please click here
Interested? We would like to hear from you.
Discover a future with one of the leading organisations in Aerodynamic Research & Development.
Apply now, even if you do not see a position that matches your experience, submit your CV to mcook@ara.co.uk and we will review your abilities and qualifications against our known opportunities.
ARA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


