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LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - PCB Technical Design Lead

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Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

LEAD ENGINEER
•SR.
RESEARCH ENGINEER
•PCB Technical Design Lead at Southwest Research Institute
LEAD ENGINEER
•SR.
RESEARCH ENGINEER
•PCB Technical Design Lead at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas Posted in 1 day ago.
Job Description:
Who We Are:
We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. Our state-of-the-art research and development center provides complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications. Objectives of this
Role:
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.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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.
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 Or Austin, Texas Military Friendly:
Your military experience may apply to this position For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.