Applied Research Laboratories

The mission of ARL:UT is to strengthen the national security and global progress of the United States through sponsored research in the fields of acoustics, electromagnetics, and information sciences. ARL:UT is a Department of Defense University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are the largest research unit of the university, and have been innovating for over 75 years.

ARL:UT employees enjoy exceptional benefits including paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, educational benefits, a wellness program, and one of the best pension and retirement plans available anywhere. We embrace stability and wellness to provide our staff a productive and balanced lifestyle. See UT Benefits for details.

If you're looking for an exciting career with excellent benefits and a stable and casual working environment with opportunities to grow, please review our current positions. Full-time employees receive competitive salaries and participate in UT’s exceptional benefits program. You will find it rewarding to know your work makes a difference on a national and global scale.

ARL:UT was proud to host Adm. Christopher W. Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for a facility tour and Veterans Day celebration. Read article icon for an external link

The Strauss Center-Applied Research Laboratories launch Joint Studies Program. Read article icon for an external link

Megan S. Ballard awarded the 2021 A.B. Wood Medal and Prize Read article icon for an external link