ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Space Avionics / Computing Engineer
Southwest Research Institute · San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team, responsible for the design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics hardware for space applications. This includes command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications systems. The role involves leading the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high-reliability systems, defining requirements, writing specifications, performing analysis, and implementing designs from concept to hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, and deliver printed circuit boards (PCBs), FPGAs, and potentially embedded processor designs.
- Complete worst-case timing analysis and other necessary analyses to justify related digital electronics.
- Provide field support at customer facilities, requiring travel.
- Lead the full PCB lifecycle, including directing PCB designers/manufacturers and working within an integrated project team with disciplines such as packaging, parts, reliability, production, and quality assurance.
- Lead the full FPGA lifecycle, including directing designers/manufacturers and working with disciplines like timing analyses and quality assurance.
- Interface with customers and compile/present data to justify design decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 0-3 years of experience in FPGA Development.
- 0-3 years of experience in Circuit Design, with an emphasis on power electronics and/or digital design.
- 0-3 years of experience in requirements development and traceability.
- A valid/clear driver's license.
- U.S. citizenship (required for government security investigation and access to classified information).
Qualifications
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job Locations
San Antonio, Texas or Austin, Texas