R&D Engineer – Mechanical & Sensor Systems

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

ESOP

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA, seeks a Mechanical R&D Engineer to join the APTA division.

You will contribute to research, prototyping, and low-rate production of sensor systems for government and commercial customers. The role blends hands-on lab work with design, analysis, and testing, requiring strong problem solving, teamwork, and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• GPA 3.5 or higher.
• 0 to 5 years applicable experience.
• US citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Physical ability to assemble/manipulate small assemblies and use lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Perform experiments, analyses, and build proof-of-concept hardware.
• Design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems.
• Collaborate with teams and contribute to program leadership directives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline

GPA 3.5 or higher

Tools

SolidWorks

OrCAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA, seeks a Mechanical R&D Engineer to join the APTA division.

You will contribute to research, prototyping, and low-rate production of sensor systems for government and commercial customers. The role blends hands-on lab work with design, analysis, and testing, requiring strong problem solving, teamwork, and clear technical communication.