Job Description
Who We Are:
The Embedded Systems Section within the Strategic Aerospace Department delivers comprehensive engineering solutions for the aerospace community, specializing in system engineering, technology insertion, requirements generation, cybersecurity, trade studies, and full lifecycle support. Our expertise encompasses the design, development, maintenance, and production of advanced hardware and software systems, supporting everything from microcircuits to major subsystems for aircraft and ground support equipment, ensuring mission-critical performance and innovation.
Objectives of this Role:
- Support design, development, analysis, integration, and test of avionics electronics, circuit card assemblies, and embedded hardware for aerospace and defense applications.
- Assist senior engineers with schematic capture, component selection, interface definition, circuit analysis, laboratory troubleshooting, and verification of analog, digital, and power electronics.
- Develop practical knowledge of avionics hardware design, electrical interfaces, embedded electronics, test equipment, and engineering processes through hands-on project execution.
- Support multidisciplinary teams integrating electrical hardware with software, firmware, mechanical systems, sensors, and aircraft or laboratory test environments.
- Prepare engineering documentation, calculations, test procedures, reports, design updates, and technical data supporting development, qualification, and sustainment activities.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Create and update schematics, bills of material, interface definitions, wiring information, and basic electrical design documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Perform circuit calculations, component research, tolerance reviews, bench measurements, troubleshooting, and laboratory testing of analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal electronics.
- Support prototype build, bring-up, integration, and test of circuit card assemblies, embedded electronics, avionics interfaces, sensors, and associated test equipment.
- Use electrical engineering tools for schematic capture, simulation, data analysis, documentation, and configuration control.
- Learn applicable aerospace and defense design standards.
- Work with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, test, and manufacturing engineers to resolve technical issues and support successful hardware integration and verification.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- 0 years: Academic, internship, co-op, laboratory, senior-design, or research experience involving electronic hardware, circuit design, embedded systems, avionics, or electrical test.
- Experience or coursework using schematic capture, circuit simulation, laboratory instrumentation, PCB/CCA development, embedded electronics, or electrical troubleshooting is preferred.
- Familiarity with C/C++, Python, MATLAB, SPICE/PSpice, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, multimeters, or similar engineering tools is desirable.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Or San Antonio |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.swri.org/ |
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
About Company
We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.
TECHNICAL DIVISIONS
- Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
- Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
- Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
- Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
- Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
- Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
- Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
- Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
- Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO
IN THE COMMUNITY
Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other
outreach programs.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".
Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Applications Securityunmatched
- Avionicsunmatched
- Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
- C Programming Languageunmatched
- C++ Programming Languageunmatched
- Change Controlunmatched
- Circuit Componentsunmatched
- Circuit Designunmatched
- Circuit Simulationunmatched
- Circuit Testingunmatched
- Component Selectionunmatched
- Computer Engineeringunmatched
- Computer Firmwareunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Electrical Designunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Electronicsunmatched
- Electronics Assemblyunmatched
- Embedded Hardwareunmatched
- Embedded Systemsunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Hardware Administrationunmatched
- Hardware Designunmatched
- Hardware-Software Integrationunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- Integration Testingunmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Laboratory Testingunmatched
- Logic Analyzerunmatched
- MATLABunmatched
- Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
- Mechanical Testingunmatched
- Oscilloscopeunmatched
- PSPICEunmatched
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Prototypingunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis)unmatched
- Schematic Captureunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Simulationunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Test Equipmentunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Trade Studiesunmatched
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