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Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers. Objectives of this Role: Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.

<h5>Who We Are:</h5><p>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.</p><h5>Objectives of this Role:</h5><ul><li>Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics and analog power hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.</li><li>Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications; perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers.</li><li>Identify process improvements for future.</li><li>Lead the PCB Design Team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of PCB designs that meet project requirements.</li><li>Oversee the design and layout of custom printed circuit boards, adhering to IPC design standards and guidelines.</li><li>Mentor and train team members.</li><li>Develop, refine, and implement team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database management.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities for automation within the PCB design process, including script development.</li><li>Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into PCB designs.</li></ul><h5>Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:</h5><ul><li>Plan, organize, lead, and coordinate the activities of 4 technical staff in the PWB layout group.</li><li>Lead a team consisting technicians and technologists; make detailed plans and manage to the plans to accomplish technical and schedule goals for PWB designs.</li><li>Oversee the completion of PWB design projects in Altium as well as supporting business development for government and commercial clients with notional/concept designs.</li><li>Perform PWB design activities for signal and power integrity.</li><li>Identify areas of future growth (new design features, materials, and standards).</li><li>Maintain vendor relationships with PWB fabrication facilities as well as coupon test labs.</li><li>Interact with engineering, component logistics, and fabrication staff to support the processing of designs through the SwRI ecosystem.</li></ul><h5>Requirements:</h5><ul><li>Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.</li><li>IPC Certified - CID+ Preferred</li><li>5 years: PWB design and layout, particularly with the Altium toolset. Prefer intimate knowledge of Rigid Design Specs (IPC-2222 & 6012) and Flex Design Specs (IPC-2223 & 6013). Knowledge of multilayer PCB layout, fabrication and assembly techniques including blind/buried micro/vias.</li><li>5 years: Electrical analyses such and signal and power integrity.</li><li>5 years: Interaction with PWB vendors - Experience working with various PCB suppliers and managing quality performance.</li><li>A valid/clear driver's license is required.</li></ul>

Southwest Research Institute

LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - PCB Technical Design Lead

Analog Microwave or Power

Analysis Skills

Automation

Avionics

Business Development

Computer Engineering

Cross-Functional

Data Storage

Database Administration

Documentation

Driver's License

Ecosystems

Electrical Engineering

Electricity

Electronics

Government

High Reliability

IPC Standards

Leading Edge Technology

Library Databases

Logistics

Mentoring

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing

Performance Management

Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout

Printed Circuit Board Design

Process Development

Process Improvement

Quality Management

Requirements Management

Research & Development (R&D)

Scripting (Scripting Languages)

Signal Integrity

Signal Processing

Systems Reliability

Team Lead/Manager

Technical/Engineering Design

Test Lab

Testing

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Wheel/Front-End Loader

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Lead the full lifecycle design for related flight digital 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. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Responsible for design, test, and delivery of printed circuit boards, FPGA, and potentially, embedded processor designs; complete worst case timing analysis and other analysis necessary to justify related digital electronics.

<h5>Who We Are:</h5><p>We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft computing, 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.</p><h5>Objectives of this Role:</h5><ul><li>Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.</li><li>Lead the full lifecycle design for related flight digital 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.</li><li>Interface with customers, and compile and present data to justify design.</li></ul><h5>Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:</h5><ul><li>Responsible for design, test, and delivery of printed circuit boards, FPGA, and potentially, embedded processor designs; complete worst case timing analysis and other analysis necessary to justify related digital electronics.</li><li>Travel is required in order to provide field support at customer facilities.</li><li>Will lead full PCB life cycle including providing direction to PCB designers/manufacturers, and working within an integrated project team with other disciplines such as packaging, parts, reliability, production and quality assurance.</li><li>Will lead full FPGA life cycle including providing direction to designers/manufacturers, and working within an integrated project team with other disciplines such as timing analyses and quality assurance.</li></ul><h5>Requirements:</h5><ul><li>Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.</li><li>0-3 years: FPGA Development.</li><li>0-3 years: Circuit Design, with emphasis on power electronics and/or digital design.</li><li>0-3 years: Requirements development and traceability.</li><li>A valid/clear driver's license is required.</li></ul>

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