Southwest Research Institute · 11 hours ago
RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Space Flight Process Manufacturing Electronics
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSouthwest Research Institute is a team of engineers and technicians in the Space Sector who facilitate space science research. They are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead the manufacturing of printed circuit boards for spacecraft instrumentation, ensuring high-quality fabrication in a low-volume, high mix R&D environment.
Non ProfitMechanical EngineeringMarketingInnovation ManagementMarket ResearchProduct Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Engineer to lead printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication of the Space Systems Division
Manufacture of sophisticated one-of-a kind systems that contribute to the exploration and research of space, advance scientific knowledge and safeguard our nation's security
Fabrication of printed circuit boards in a low-volume, high mix R&D environment to meet wide-ranging requirements from quick turn prototypes to space-flight certified electronics with a meticulous attention to detail
The ability to function as a contributing member of a Fabrication team providing guidance and expertise to area personnel
Establish new processes and provide ongoing process improvements, failure analysis, root cause and corrective/prevention actions in an R&D engineering environment
Maintain space flight hardware PCB assembly processes, procedures and training that includes cleaning and soldering of both Surface Mount and through hole electronics to IPC-A-610 Class 3 and IPC-J-Std-001 w/Flight Addendum standards
Responsible for the qualification, operation, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of area equipment to include solder jet pasting, pick and place, vapor phase reflow, selective soldering, component storage and optical monitoring equipment
Support Controlled Stores operations providing safe and effective storage and control of Program and Division components and inventory
Establish and perform process controls, measurements and product inspections. Provide technical expertise in soldering and manufacturing techniques, methods and processes to fabrication technicians
Perform Failure Analysis of component and process escapes
Documenting and reviewing Division Operating Processes and procedures including written work instructions
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering
3+ years: PCB assembly and fabrication. Knowledge of electronic components, soldering and solder reflow principles and requirements, ESD control and mitigation. Knowledge of staking and coating processes and procedures
3+ years: Possess strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with defect analysis techniques
3+ years: Experience and use of Designed Experiments, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean and DfX
2+ years: Experience with inventory control systems
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
Six Sigma, ANSI/ESD S20.20, IPC-J-STD-001, NASA 8739, PMP, DOE, Lean Manufacturing are preferred
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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