Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical - 1710

SARA • Cypress, CA

2d • Onsite

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. Its Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division develops sensor perception technologies for commercial and military markets, including RF, optical, and acoustic sensors using embedded algorithms, machine learning, and networking.

The Research and Development Engineer will support R&D, product prototyping, and low-rate production efforts in Cypress, California. The role works with engineers, software developers, physicists, and technicians on programs serving government agencies, contractors, and commercial organizations. This is a hands-on position involving work in laboratories and workshops as well as computer-based work. R&D activities include conducting experiments and analyses and designing and building proof-of-concept hardware. Product development activities include designing, fabricating, assembling, integrating, and testing prototype or low-rate production systems. The engineer will support roles and responsibilities established 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.
• Key competencies include solid knowledge of engineering principles, critical thinking and problem solving, strong analytical skills, good judgment, communication, independence and self-motivation, effective teamwork, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 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; and electromagnetic, radio frequency, or acoustic phenomenology.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Use and continually develop technical skills.
• Work with Functional Management to ensure continuity of training, tasking, and assignments.
• Perform experiments, analyses, and design and build proof-of-concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems to meet customer or business needs.
• Support and embrace roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, and other supplemental programs.
• Generous PTO program including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Tuition and 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