LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - PCB Technical Design Lead

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.
• Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers.
• Lead the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements.
• Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs.
• Plan, organize, lead, and coordinate the activities of 4 technical staff in the PWB layout group.
• Lead a team consisting technicians and technologists; make detailed plans and manage to the plans to accomplish technical and schedule goals for PWB designs.
• Oversee the completion of PWB design projects in Altium as well as supporting business development for government and commercial clients with notional/concept designs.
• Perform PWB design activities for signal and power integrity.
• Identify areas of future growth (new design features, materials, and standards).
• Maintain vendor relationships with PWB fabrication facilities as well as coupon test labs.
• Interact with engineering, component logistics, and fabrication staff to support the processing of designs through the SwRI ecosystem.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• IPC Certified - CID+ Preferred.
• 5 years: PWB design and layout, particularly with the Altium toolset. Prefer intimate knowledge of Rigid Design Specs (IPC-2222 & 6012) and Flex Design Specs (IPC-2223 & 6013). Knowledge of multilayer PCB layout, fabrication and assembly techniques including blind/buried micro/vias.
• 5 years: Electrical analyses such as signal and power integrity.
• 5 years: Interaction with PWB vendors - Experience working with various PCB suppliers and managing quality performance.

Qualifications

• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Skills

• Strong understanding of electronic design and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium.
• Knowledge of space mission requirements and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Details available upon request.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

• For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.
• For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
• For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.