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Southwest Research Institute · 2 weeks ago

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout Designer

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

25+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a premier supplier for aerospace and avionics systems, focusing on the design and development of advanced technology. The Lead Engineering Technologist will work with a multidisciplinary team to design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts and support various engineering processes in the aerospace sector.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Will 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

Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's

Qualification

Complex PCB designMentor Graphics PADSIPC-Certified Interconnect DesignSignal IntegrityConfiguration managementMechanical aptitudeInterconnect principlesDigital PCB designMixed Signal PCB designRF based PCB design

Required

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience or a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree

25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition is required

6+ years: Degree in Engineering Technology with complex PCB design experience

Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required

A valid/clear driver's license is required