R&D Engineer: Electronics, Sensors & Prototyping

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer to support research and development, prototyping, and low-rate production.

You will work in a fast-paced lab environment with engineers, scientists, and technicians on RF, EMP, and sensor projects for government and commercial clients. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, design, testing, and documentation, with growth opportunities in a high-technology setting requiring US

Qualifications

• 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.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Develop and apply technical skills in R&D and product prototyping.
• Collaborate with management to plan training, tasking, and assignments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate solid engineering principles and critical thinking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

OrCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA is seeking an Electrical R&D Engineer to support research and development, prototyping, and low-rate production.

You will work in a fast-paced lab environment with engineers, scientists, and technicians on RF, EMP, and sensor projects for government and commercial clients. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, design, testing, and documentation, with growth opportunities in a high-technology setting requiring US