Southwest Research Institute · 18 hours ago
ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - DARWIN Software Development
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is dedicated to advancing safety through the development of the DARWIN software platform. The Research Engineer will serve as a technical partner to customers, support the continuous improvement of the software, and contribute to product validation and usability.
Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary client contact, lead and organize virtual meetings, manage ongoing customer accounts, and provide guidance on software features, best practices, and core engineering concepts to support successful software adoption and long-term customer satisfaction
Receive and triage client questions, bug reports, and technical issues; perform initial diagnostics, reproduce problems when possible, and coordinate closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and continuous product improvement
Plan, design, and execute formal software testing using established methodologies, develop and maintain test plans, analyze computational results, and verify compliance with stakeholder requirements, quality standards, and engineering principles
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather, clarify, and refine detailed software requirements, translating business and technical needs into functional specifications and supporting conceptual and technical design efforts
Develop and maintain technical documentation and support research initiatives, including user guides, release notes, theory explanations, data analysis, and contributions to high-quality journal and conference publications
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Computational Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related engineering or computational discipline
0-5 years: Strong foundation in engineering principles with the ability to learn and apply fracture mechanics and probabilistic concepts in the context of engineering software testing, validation, and user support
0-5 years: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
0-5 years: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams while independently resolving technical issues and proactively seeking solutions
0-5 years: Strong interest in software-based engineering tools, with experience or aptitude in scripting, programming, operating systems, software testing, or documentation
A valid/clear driver's license is required
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.47MKey Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M
Leadership Team
Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
Recent News
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