SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Mechanical/Electrical and Assembly jobs in United States
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Southwest Research Institute · 3 hours ago

SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Mechanical/Electrical and Assembly

positionSan Antonio, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is an independent R&D company seeking a skilled technician to assemble, maintain, and repair experimental equipment. The role involves working on various projects to support the lifecycle of custom system designs, including mechanical and electrical assembly of complex systems.

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Responsibilities

Mechanical and electrical assembly of custom equipment
Travel and field testing support
Assist staff with general lab cleanliness
Complete assigned tasks and work on multiple tasks in parallel
Train in and use computer programs to manage inventory of parts and materials

Qualification

Mechanical assemblyElectrical assemblyElectronics Technician certificationDrone Pilot LicenseInventory managementTeamwork

Required

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
2+ years: Mechanical assembly technician experience
1 years: Basic electrical wiring
Ability to work in both cold and hot weather, dusty environments, along with potential for rain as most testing is conducted outdoors
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

Preferred

Electronics Technician certification/degree is preferred
Current Part 107 Drone Pilot License desirable or ability/willingness to obtain

Company

Southwest Research Institute

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Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
dateFounded in 1947
location
San Antonio, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.swri.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$19.47M
Key Investors
NASAUS Department of EnergyARPA-E
2025-03-11Grant· $3M
2023-06-09Grant· $2M
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $1.61M

Leadership Team

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Walter D. Downing
Executive Vice President and COO
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Alan Stern
Associate Vice President
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