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Southwest Research Institute

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout

Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas


Who We Are: Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems. Objectives of this Role: 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. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: 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 with direct supervision. Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation. Requires complex PCB design experience. Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's. Requirements: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent degree with continued education, certifications, or Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related with related experience. AS degree or Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related is preferred. Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic. CID (advanced) certification preferred 25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree and advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition. 6-10 years is required with a Bachelors degree Circuit Design, with emphasis on power electronics and/or digital design. Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. A good understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, and RF electronics PWB designs. Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PWB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 12 layer board designs expected. A valid/clear driver's license is required.