Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Artificial Perception and Threat Awareness (APTA) division at Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Research and Development Engineer to support research & development (R&D) as well as product prototyping and low-rate production efforts in Cypress, CA. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with other talented engineers, software developers, physicists, and technicians on varied programs supporting government agencies, their contractors, and commercial entities. The selectee will have the freedom to exercise their initiative, adaptability, drive, and engineering skills in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of small R&D and/or product development teams – helping to bring ideas and theories to practice and then to physical reality
• Perform experiments, analyses, and design/build proof of concept hardware to demonstrate feasibility in practice
• On product development teams, design, fabricate, assemble, integrate, and test prototype or low-rate production systems to meet customer or business needs
• Support and embrace the roles and responsibilities defined by program leadership
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Use and continually develop technical skills
• Work with Functional Management to ensure continuity of training, tasking, and assignments
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Solid knowledge of engineering principles
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong analytical skills
• Good judgement
• Excellent communication skills
• Independence and self-motivation
• Ability to work effectively within large and small teams
• Adaptability

Requirements

• 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
• Physical ability to assemble and manipulate small electronic and mechanical assemblies, as appropriate
• Physical ability to work with laboratory and test equipment, as appropriate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• May require Moderate physical effort, including standing, sitting, and use of hands while performing duties, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately loud, reasonably clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software
• Experience with OrCAD or similar electronic design tool
• MATLAB experience
• LabVIEW experience
• Conversant in some of the following subjects: Mechanical design, Electrical and Electronic design & operation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Signal Processing algorithms, Electromagnetic/Radio Frequency/Acoustic phenomenology

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 (annualized USD).