Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical - 1710
About The Position
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a defense research and development enterprise that creates technology innovations for commercial and government organizations. The Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division develops sensor perception technologies for commercial and military markets, including RF, optical, and acoustic sensors with embedded algorithms, machine learning, and networking. The Research and Development Engineer supports R&D, product prototyping, and low-rate production efforts in Cypress, California. The role works with engineers, software developers, physicists, and technicians on programs for government agencies, contractors, and commercial organizations. It is a hands-on position split between laboratory or workshop work and computer-based tasks, in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. For R&D, the engineer performs experiments and analyses and designs and builds proof-of-concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility. For product development, the engineer designs, fabricates, assembles, integrates, and tests prototype or low-rate production systems to meet customer or business needs. The engineer also supports and embraces roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, software, or aerospace engineering.
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- 0 to 5 years of 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 the Microsoft Office tool suite.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
- May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, using hands while performing duties, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in an engineering discipline or physics, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
- Experience with OrCAD or a similar electronic design tool.
- MATLAB experience.
- LabVIEW experience.
- Conversance in some of the following subjects: mechanical design; electrical and electronic design and operation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; computer science; signal processing algorithms; electromagnetic, radio frequency, or acoustic phenomenology.
Responsibilities
- Perform experiments and analyses as part of research and development efforts.
- Design and build proof-of-concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility.
- Design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Use and continually develop technical skills.
- Work with Functional Management to ensure continuity of training, tasking, and assignments.
- Support and embrace roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other supplemental programs.
- Generous PTO program covering vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Discretionary employee bonuses.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
