Southwest Research Institute · 20 hours ago
LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - PCB Group Design Lead
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. They are seeking a Lead Engineer to support the design, analysis, and verification of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications, while leading the PCB Design Team to ensure high-quality delivery of designs.
Non ProfitMechanical EngineeringMarketingInnovation ManagementMarket ResearchProduct Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications
Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers
Identify process improvements for future
Lead the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements
Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines
Mentor and train team members
Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management
Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development
Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs
Plan, organize, lead, and coordinate the activities of 4 technical staff in the PWB layout group
Lead a team consisting technicians and technologists; make detailed plans and manage to the plans to accomplish technical and schedule goals for PWB designs
Oversee the completion of PWB design projects in Altium as well as supporting business development for government and commercial clients with notional/concept designs
Perform PWB design activities for signal and power integrity
Identify areas of future growth (new design features, materials, and standards)
Maintain vendor relationships with PWB fabrication facilities as well as coupon test labs
Interact with engineering, component logistics, and fabrication staff to support the processing of designs through the SwRI ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
IPC Certified - CID+ Preferred
5 years: PWB design and layout, particularly with the Altium toolset. Prefer intimate knowledge of Rigid Design Specs (IPC-2222 & 6012) and Flex Design Specs (IPC-2223 & 6013). Knowledge of multilayer PCB layout, fabrication and assembly techniques including blind/buried micro/vias
5 years: Electrical analyses such and signal and power integrity
5 years: Interaction with PWB vendors - Experience working with various PCB suppliers and managing quality performance
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
Company
Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute is an independent organization benefiting the government and others through innovative science and more.
1001-5000 employees
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
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