Southwest Research Institute

LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Integration Engineer

San Antonio, TX, US

22 days ago
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Summary

Who We Are:

The Space Systems Directorate is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, program managers, and technicians to develop spaceflight missions, spacecraft, spacecraft avionics systems, spacecraft payloads, and lighter than air systems.

Objectives of this Role:

  • This position is for an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) engineer.
  • Report to the Spacecraft AI&T Manager and will support Space hardware/ Spacecraft throughout integration and environmental testing.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineers, Integration Leads, and Project Managers to establish and execute integration and test plans on space flight hardware.
  • Comfortable working in a multi-shift, fast pace environment with the ability to share information accurately in a timely fashion.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Work with Design Engineers, Integration Leads, and Project Managers to ensure realization of planned space flight hardware integration and testing.
  • Generate work instructions and test procedures to ensure appropriate and accurate implementation of plans into final products.
  • Accurate and thorough documentation of executed work to generate detailed history of operations on space flight hardware.
  • Lead integration efforts with a team of engineers/technologists/technicians to execute integration and test plans, including delegating tasks to team members.
  • Prepare and present statuses and results of integration and test activities, for both internal and external facing reviews.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree field.
  • Shift work required.
  • 6-10 years: Hardware design, particularly precision mechanical or integrated electronics
  • 6-10 years: Working within a quality management system (ISO 9001/AS9100/similar)
  • 0-5 years: Operating in a clean (ISO 8 or better) environment.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

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.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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