Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Sr/Lead PCB Layout Designer

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • $110K — $130K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field with PCB layout certifications; or equivalent experience with 25 years in the industry.
  • IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) required; CID+ preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in PCB design, including knowledge of configuration management and electronic development methods.
  • Familiarity with Signal Integrity and mechanical principles is desirable.
  • Experience in designing complex PCBs, including 18+ layer boards, RF, and microprocessor-based layouts.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on R&D aerospace and defense programs.
  • Interface with technical staff, vendors, and customers to manage project data.
  • Design and develop printed circuit board layouts that comply with avionics standards.
  • Support the integration and testing processes of microprocessor-based LRUs.
  • Lead PCB design orchestration, including parts management and testing.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense projects.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on cross-discipline teamwork.
  • Valuable exposure to MIL-SPEC avionics and state-of-the-art engineering technologies.
Full Job Description
  • Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D aerospace and defense programs.
  • Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.
  • Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards.
  • Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.

  • Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware.
  • Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks.
  • Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation.
  • Requires complex PCB design experience, including microprocessors, FPGA's, BGA's and RF type of layouts.
  • Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's, etc.

  • Requires Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree with PCB layout certifications. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, a High School Diploma with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional and/or Xpedition is required.
  • IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) required.
  • 6+ years: Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. Understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, & high speed PCB design.
  • Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PCB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 18+ layer board designs expected.
  • Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic; CID+ (advanced) certification preferred.
  • 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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