LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Engineer
Southwest Research Institute

Job Info

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Who We Are:

We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications. This position has the option of being a fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. Alternate work location is San Antonio, Tx.

Objectives of this Role:

• Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of spaceflight electronics hardware for signal processing, power generation and distribution, analog control, and communications.
• Work on the full lifecycle design for related spaceflight electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; lead and work with team of engineers.
• Interface with customers, and compile and present data to justify design.
• Work with team of engineers across the technical spectrum.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop hardware solutions for various spacecraft systems.
• Support simulation, analysis, and test of hardware to verify technical performance.
• Provide input to analog and power supply designs.
• Leading and supporting proposals for spacecraft and avionics electronics.
• Complete documentation efforts associated with hardware designs, including specifications, user manuals, and test plans.
• Identifying and leading internal research and development efforts.
• Mentoring lower level hardware developers and identifying training opportunities for entry level staff to help and guide in career growth.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 5 years: Leading development of hardware for high reliability applications.
• 5 years: Leading team of engineers through electrical hardware projects meeting cost, technical and schedule constraints.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.
• Salary Range: $95,930 - $179,109

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Remote

For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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