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Southwest Research Institute · 4 months ago

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PRINCIPAL ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Lead Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Designer

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a leader in engineering services for the USAF, focusing on enhancing capabilities for various platforms. The Lead Engineering Technologist will lead the development of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) designs for avionics systems, collaborating with engineers and technicians to support national security R&D programs.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead other designers in the development of PWB designs for avionics systems

Participate in proposals and customer meetings

Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision

Development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation

Requires PWB design experience to support integrated product team design reviews of drawings and other relevant technical data in support of avionic designs

Position may require additional hours to meet project schedules

Collaborate directly with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems for PCBs in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware

Qualification

PWB design experienceMentor Graphics PADS ProfessionalXpeditionSignal IntegrityIPC standardsMechanical aptitudeConfiguration managementElectronic development methodsTeam collaboration

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Aeronautics Technology or a High School diploma/equivalent or an Associates degree with continued education, certifications, and 25 years related experience

10+ years: Those with a Bachelors degree require 10-15 years of experience in printed wiring board design

25 years: Those without a Bachelors degree will require 25 years of advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition with printed wiring board design

Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required

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