Manufacturing Engineer, RF & High-Power Systems

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Bonuses

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA), in Colorado Springs, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, manufacturing, and quality.

You will develop production-ready designs, optimize processes, and support customer programs with hands-on work alongside engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in production or manufacturing engineering, strong CAD/DFM skills, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in production/manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and production-focused design principles.
• Experience supporting prototype or production builds.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• May require moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical products and assemblies with manufacturability and production scalability in mind.
• Apply DFx principles throughout design process.
• Develop prototype hardware and transition designs into production-ready products.
• Design and implement production tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Troubleshoot production and assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to meet objectives.
• Perform analyses and concept evaluations to validate solutions.
• Support testing activities for prototype, qualification, and production.
• Lead and train teams while performing tolerance analyses and GD&T to optimize repeatability.
• Contribute to drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and TDPS.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Prototype builds

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA), in Colorado Springs, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design, manufacturing, and quality.

You will develop production-ready designs, optimize processes, and support customer programs with hands-on work alongside engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in production or manufacturing engineering, strong CAD/DFM skills, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.