R&D Engineer: Sensor Tech & Prototyping

Socket.dev; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA seeks a Research and Development Engineer to support R&D and product prototyping on varied programs for government and commercial customers.

The role is hands-on, lab/production focused, with opportunities to design, fabricate, assemble, and test prototype or low-rate production systems. Applicants should have a BS in engineering, GPA 3.5+, 0–5 years’ experience, and be US citizens able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, etc.) with GPA 3.5+.
• 0 to 5 years applicable experience in engineering roles.
• Physical ability to assemble/manipulate small electronic/mechanical assemblies and use lab equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain/maintain 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 ensure training, tasking, and assignments continuity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

GPA 3.5 or higher

Tools

SolidWorks

OrCAD

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Cypress, CA seeks a Research and Development Engineer to support R&D and product prototyping on varied programs for government and commercial customers.

The role is hands-on, lab/production focused, with opportunities to design, fabricate, assemble, and test prototype or low-rate production systems. Applicants should have a BS in engineering, GPA 3.5+, 0–5 years’ experience, and be US citizens able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.