LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Digital Engineer at Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
About the Job
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.