LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

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 with direct supervision.


• 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 degree with continued education, certifications, or Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related with related experience.


• AS degree or Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related is preferred.


• Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic.


• CID+ (advanced) certification preferred


• 25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree and advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition.


• 6-10 years is required with a Bachelors degree


• Circuit Design, with emphasis on power electronics and/or digital design.


• Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required.


• A good understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital,


• Mixed Signal, and RF electronics PWB designs.


• Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PWB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 12+ layer board designs expected.


• 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.

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