Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Engineer

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • $80K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-3 years of experience in Power Systems Development.
  • 0-3 years of experience in Circuit Design, focusing on power electronics and/or analog design.
  • Strong understanding of analog and power electronics hardware for space applications.
  • Valid driver's license required for field support.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, document, verify, and test analog and power electronics hardware for space applications.
  • Lead full lifecycle design of flight analog electronics in high reliability systems.
  • Define requirements, write specifications, and implement designs from concept to hardware.
  • Interface with customers and present data to justify design decisions.
  • Support design efforts for motor and mechanism control.
  • Conduct worst case circuit analysis and other necessary analyses for printed circuit boards.
  • Provide direction to PCB designers and manufacturers while collaborating with an integrated project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for space applications.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on high reliability systems.
  • Field support opportunities that enhance practical experience.
  • Engagement with customers to directly impact design outcomes.
Full Job Description
  • Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of analog and power electronics hardware for space applications including power conversion, distribution, and storage.
  • Work on the full lifecycle design for related flight analog 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.
  • Support design for motor and mechanism control.

  • Responsible for design, test, and delivery of printed circuit boards; complete worst case circuit analysis and other analysis necessary to justify related analog/power electronics.
  • Travel is required in order to provide field support at customer facilities.
  • Will work on full PCB life cycle including providing direction to PCB designers and/or manufacturers, and working within an integrated project team with other disciplines such as packaging, parts, reliability, production and quality assurance.

  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering degree field.
  • 0-3 years: Power Systems Development.
  • 0-3 years: Circuit Design, with emphasis on power electronics and/or analog design.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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3,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
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