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Southwest Research Institute · 3 months ago

RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Environmental and Mechanical Test Engineer

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is committed to delivering precise and innovative testing solutions. They are seeking a knowledgeable test engineer to develop and manage comprehensive proposals and test plans for various environmental testing projects while ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive proposals, schedules, and test plans for a wide variety of environmental testing projects. Several will overlap at a time

Design custom tests and oversee custom and standard test execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Communicate effectively with technicians and customers, resolving issues and providing updates

Create high quality detailed test reports and analysis, leveraging tools like ANSYS for analysis and SolidWorks for design work

Foster collaboration within the team to deliver innovative and high-quality testing solutions

Design and implement unique testing methodologies tailored to customer needs, often focusing on test standards such as IEC, MIL-STD, or IEEE

Draft, manage, and deliver testing proposals, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards

Prepare and present detailed test reports and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor and manage test execution, budget, and scope, coordinate with technicians, and address any issues that arise

Communicate proactively with customers about test progress, results, and troubleshooting measures

Perform business development activities for testing area of focus

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringData AnalysisTesting MethodologiesProject ManagementInstrumentation KnowledgeANSYSSolidWorksTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering degree

3+ years: Technical Writing and Communication: Proficient in writing clear proposals and test reports. Strong verbal skills to communicate with customers

1-5 years: Project Management and Testing: Able to manage test projects, execute projects, and troubleshoot issues. Able to use the tools associated with Project Management effectively

3+ years: Data Analysis and Validation: Skilled in validating test data using tools like LABVIEW, or Excel. Ensures accuracy in test results. Instrumentation and Standards: Knowledge of selecting test instrumentation and applying standards like MIL-STD-810 and IEC 60068

3+ years: Designing, running, validating, or overseeing at least one (or a combination) of the following tests: Vibration, Seismic, Thermal, Temperature Shock, Altitude, Mechanical Shock, or Water Ingress

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