Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical - 1648

SARA • Cypress, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise focused on creating new technology innovations for Commercial & Government organizations. The Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division is developing future aerospace and autonomy technologies, including RF, optical, and acoustic sensors with embedded algorithms, machine learning, and networking. SARA's APTA division in Cypress, CA is seeking a talented Research and Development Engineer to support R&D, prototyping, and low-rate production efforts. This role offers opportunities for growth and learning within a highly technical environment, working on varied programs for government agencies and commercial entities. The R&D Engineer will be part of small teams, bringing ideas to practice and physical reality. This is a hands-on position involving laboratory work, experiments, analysis, and hardware design for proof-of-concept demonstrations. For product development, responsibilities include designing, fabricating, assembling, integrating, and testing prototype systems. The R&D Engineer will support program leadership and embrace defined roles and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, etc.)
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• 0 to 5 years applicable experience
• Physical ability to assemble and manipulate small electronic and mechanical assemblies, as appropriate
• Physical ability to work with laboratory and test equipment, as appropriate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
• Experience with OrCAD or similar electronic design tool
• MATLAB experience
• LabVIEW experience
• Conversant in some of the following subjects: Mechanical design, Electrical and Electronic design & operation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Signal Processing algorithms, Electromagnetic/Radio Frequency/Acoustic phenomenology

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
• Using and continually developing technical skills
• Working with Functional Management to ensure continuity of training, tasking, and assignments
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Perform experiments, analyses, and design/build proof of concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility in practice.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems to meet customer or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level