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Southwest Research Institute · 1 month ago

LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Power Electrical Engineer

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a leader in developing innovative spacecraft solutions for challenging space missions. The role involves providing technical leadership for spacecraft electrical power subsystem development, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with customers to justify design decisions.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build cutting edge spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration

Provide technical leadership for spacecraft electrical power subsystem development across the full program life cycle

Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions

Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges

Provide training and mentorship to lower career-level staff

Develop electrical power subsystem requirements and verification planning

Lead analyses necessary for the development of a spacecraft electrical power subsystem at unit and spacecraft levels

Lead design and fabrication efforts for spacecraft electrical power subsystems

Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft

Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews, tests hardware, propose and perform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSpacecraft Subsystem DesignAssemblyIntegrationTestSpace System DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipMentorshipTechnical Reporting

Required

Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years: Design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead

Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen