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

About the role

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for complex electronics for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems. This position is available to work on-site at any of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Beavercreek, OH, Warner Robins, GA. Some travel will be expected based on location and program assignments.

Objectives of the 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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).