Research and Development Engineer - 1621
About The Position
The Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division at Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Research and Development Engineer to support research & development (R&D) as well as product prototyping and low-rate production efforts. This role offers the opportunity to grow and learn with other talented engineers, software developers, physicists, and technicians on varied programs supporting government agencies, their contractors, and commercial entities. The selected candidate will have the freedom to exercise their initiative, adaptability, drive, and engineering skills in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. The R&D Engineer will be part of small R&D and/or product development teams, bringing ideas and theories to practice and then to physical reality. This is a hands-on job requiring time in the lab or workshop as well as on the computer. Responsibilities include performing experiments, analyses, and designing/building proof of concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility. For product development teams, the role involves designing, fabricating, assembling, integrating, and testing prototype or low-rate production systems. The R&D Engineer will support and embrace roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership.
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
- May require Moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, and use of hands while performing duties, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
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
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
