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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout Designer

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Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 01/28/2026 (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
•SR.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
•PCB Layout Designer at Southwest Research Institute
LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
•SR.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
•PCB Layout Designer at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas Posted in 20 days ago.
Job Description:
Who We Are:
Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems. Objectives of this
Role:
Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R D aerospace and defense programs. Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data. Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards. Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of
MIL-SPEC
avionics flight electronic hardware. Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks. Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation. Requires complex PCB design experience. Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's.
Requirements:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience or a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree. 25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition is required. 6+ years: Degree in Engineering Technology with complex PCB design experience. Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. Understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, & high speed PCB design. Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PCB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 18+ layer board designs expected. Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic; CID+ (advanced) certification preferred. 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 For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions 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.

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