LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Avionics Digital Engineer at Southwest Research Institute in Trenton, New Jersey

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. This position has the option of being a fully remote in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, Dis. of Columbia, FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WV only. Alternate work location is San Antonio, Tx.


Objectives of this Role:

• Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of spaceflight electronics hardware for command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications;


• Work on the full lifecycle design for related spaceflight electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; define requirements, write specifications, perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; lead and work with team of engineers.


• Interface with customers, and compile and present data to justify design.


• Work with team of engineers across the technical spectrum.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Develop hardware solutions for various spacecraft systems.


• Support simulation, analysis, and test of hardware to verify technical performance.


• Provide input to software and FPGA designs.


• Leading and supporting proposals for space electronics.


• Complete documentation efforts associated with hardware designs, including specifications, user manuals, and test plans.


• Identifying and leading internal research and development efforts.


• Mentoring lower level hardware developers and identifying training opportunities for entry level staff to help and guide in career growth.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.


• 5 years: Leading development of hardware for high reliability applications.


• 5 years: Leading team of engineers through electrical hardware projects meeting cost, technical and schedule constraints.


• 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


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