Southwest Research Institute
LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Digital Engineer
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas
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. Alternate work locations are Austin or San Antonio, Tx. Objectives of this Role: Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of spaceflight electronics hardware for command and control, data storage, signal processing, 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 software and FPGA designs. Leading and supporting proposals for space 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 degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related degree field with relevant experience. 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.