Job Description
Who We Are:
The SwRI Department of Earth, Oceans, and Space (located on the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH) offers exciting aerospace engineering opportunities. We offer a unique collaborative environment involving scientists and engineers at both SwRI and UNH. We design and fabricate spaceflight hardware, including new instrumentation and custom-designed avionics. Active programs include science missions (funded by NASA and NOAA) in space weather, heliophysics, astrophysics, and Earth science, as well as commercial spaceflight programs.
Objectives of this Role:
- Lead and support the design, analysis, verification, and testing of digital and analog electronics for spaceflight instrumentation, with an emphasis on FPGA-based electronics and firmware for detector readout, data acquisition, command and control, signal processing, and comms.
- Participate in instrument electronics development from architecture and requirements definition through detailed design, fabrication, integration, verification, and delivery.
- Design, develop, and bring up spaceflight circuit boards, including high-speed digital interfaces, memory interfaces, and power distribution, and support detector and focal-plane electronics such as MCP detectors and CCD/CMOS sensors.
- Work with multidisciplinary science and engineering teams to establish instrument requirements, develop electrical architectures, and ensure designs meet instrument and spacecraft interface and performance requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews, provide engineering documentation and technical justification to customers, and contribute to proposals, internal R&D, and maturation of new electronics and instrumentation technologies.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of digital electronics and FPGA firmware for spaceflight instrumentation, including detector readout, data acquisition, command and control, and signal processing.
- Design, fabricate, bring up, and test electronic circuit boards and associated hardware, including high-speed digital interfaces, memory interfaces, power distribution, and supporting analog circuitry.
- Work with scientists and multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate instrument requirements into electrical architectures and hardware designs, ensuring compatibility with detector systems, spacecraft interfaces, and payload requirements.
- Lead and support electronics integration, verification, and testing throughout the instrument development lifecycle, from initial design through hardware delivery.
- Participate in internal and customer design reviews.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years: Demonstrated experience designing spaceflight electronics, including digital design and hands-on FPGA development in VHDL or Verilog.
- Experience with PCB design, assembly, and bring-up as well as integration, verification, and lab testing.
- Proficient experience collaborating with science and engineering teams.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Durham, NH |
| 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".
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