Mechanical R&D Engineer — Prototyping & Sensors

Sara INC; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA, invites applications for a Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical.

This hands-on role supports R&D, prototyping and low-rate production across RF, EMP, and sensor programs, in a fast-paced, lab-and-workshop environment. You will design, fabricate, assemble, and test prototype or low-rate production systems, create project documentation, and collaborate with engineers, physicists and technicians on government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline; GPA 3.5 or higher
• 0 to 5 years applicable experience
• Physical ability to assemble/manipulate small electronic and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with laboratory/test equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• US citizen with ability to obtain DoD TS clearance
• May require standing, lifting up to 50 lbs
• Indoor, moderately loud, clean, well-lit environment

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining project documentation
• Developing and applying technical skills
• Collaborating with management on training and tasking
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles
• Demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving
• Applying strong analytical skills
• Using good judgement
• Working effectively in teams

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent and self-motivated

Team collaboration

Lab/workshop experience

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace)

Graduate degree in engineering or physics

Tools

SolidWorks

OrCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA, invites applications for a Research and Development Engineer - Mechanical.

This hands-on role supports R&D, prototyping and low-rate production across RF, EMP, and sensor programs, in a fast-paced, lab-and-workshop environment. You will design, fabricate, assemble, and test prototype or low-rate production systems, create project documentation, and collaborate with engineers, physicists and technicians on government and