LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Engineer at Southwest Research Institute

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. This position has the option of being a fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. Alternate work location is 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, power generation and distribution, 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 or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 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.