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Southwest Research Institute

LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - Instrument Mechanical Engineer - Boulder, CO

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An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.

$74,008 / year median in Colorado

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

LEAD ENGINEER
  • PRINCIPAL
ENGINEER
  • Instrument Mechanical Engineer
  • Boulder, CO Southwest Research Institute
  • 4.
0 Boulder, CO Job Details 10 hours ago Qualifications Verification (System development task) 3D modeling for product design Driver's License Bachelor's degree in engineering System testing Design engineering
Full Job Description Who We Are:
As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of Southwest Research Institute pushes the boundaries of space exploration, solar physics, and mission operations. Our experts lead groundbreaking research, develop cutting-edge instruments, and operate space missions that expand our understanding of the universe. Objectives of this
Role:
Produce complex Mechanical Engineering designs and analysis in support of space instrument development, prototype development and proposal efforts. Experience in space instrument structures, optics, thermal, and or mechanism design. Produce mechanical designs using CAD software including layouts, drawings, bill of material development, mass properties management, integration and test plans, procedure development, verification and test plans. Perform mechanical analysis including structural analysis, mechanism analysis, and/or orbital thermal analysis. Lead and support Assembly Integration and Test activities including production paperwork, non-conformance management and disposition.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Develop complex mechanical designs for instruments, prototype development, and proposals including production of CAD models, drawings, and test procedures. Develop integration and test plans, analyze test data to verify instrument performance. Lead and advise on direct hands-on work with spaceflight optical instrument build, integration and testing. Provide mentoring, training and leadership to early career engineers.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering field degree field with directly related experience. 10
  • 15+ years: Spaceflight instrument design and analysis. Proficient in one or more of the following: CREO, Solid Works, ANSYS, NASTRAN, and Thermal Desktop. 10
  • 15+ years: Spaceflight component testing and verification.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance