Southwest Research Institute is seeking highly driven and skilled engineers for its Applied Power Division to develop prototype Unmanned Aerial Systems to solve national security challenges.
Design custom solutions to meet requirements not satisfied by available COTS components.
Prepare for, support, and document field events such as prototype testing and client demonstrations.
Seek out opportunities to learn, grow technically, and professionally in support of our clients' diverse technical needs.
Contribute to the culture of safety and excellence within every project team.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Support all aspects of the design life cycle, including: initial concept design, peer review, client review, prototyping, lab/field testing, documentation, etc.
Interface with other engineers, technicians, project managers, and clients to ensure requirements of the system are successfully achieved in a timely manner.
Prioritize and balance a diverse set of tasks for different projects simultaneously.
Contribute to reports and presentations conveying design concepts, project status, and test results to managers, colleagues, and clients.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering degree.
Must be FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot.
1 years: UAS/UAV technology knowledge with UAS work experience, to include both design and hands-on experience.
Parts and assembly modeling and tolerancing.
Familiarity with MATLAB and Python; experience in C or C# or C++ code
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 Applied Power home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here.
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