LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

SwRI designs, develops, and tests avionics systems for a variety of applications in the aerospace community. Our Defense and Intelligence Solutions Division is a leading solutions provider for aerospace defense clients. We also offer subject matter expertise for avionics and flight test solutions.

Objectives of this Role:

• To support a multidisciplinary engineering team in the development of electronic packaging designs for avionic systems.
• Mentor entry level mechanical engineers in technical growth.
• Work with multidisciplinary project team members in creating risk mitigation planning and actions.
• Support efforts in proposal development, project scoping as well as with client relationship development.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Lead electromechanical system design by developing detail planning of how technical requirements will be implemented in design development. Develop a comprehensive Requirements Matrix. Follow up and validate requirements matrix is integrated.
• Lead projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, earn value.
• Managing and execution of mechanical engineering and design for projects of moderate to high level of complexity.
• Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause.
• Help supervise project work of mechanical engineers, technicians and CAD designers.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters with a 3.00 GPA in Mechanical Engineering
• 8-12 years: Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Excellent math skills: ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve problems
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications as well as the ability to apply to design work
• Ability to perform Stress (Using Solidworks), Vibration (Using Solidworks advance plugins) and Thermal Analysis (using FloTherm a Plus)
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks
• 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 Remote

Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

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/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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