Work in multidisciplinary project teams to support the full lifecycle of hardware development.
Lead a team of engineers to design, analyze, and build cutting edge space instrumentation, mechanisms, and spacecraft hardware to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
Interface with customers, and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
Support and lead RD and promotional efforts to develop and implement new technologies.Lead design efforts using CAD for spaceflight technologies including sensors, mechanisms, and spacecraft.
Perform structural and thermal analyses of flight hardware using finite element software and classical techniques.
Lead supervision and fabrication efforts for spaceflight hardware.
Test hardware to demonstrate instrument's robustness against the environmental conditions of launch and space.
Propose and perform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage.
Mentor junior engineers, and develop best practices to aid the development of spaceflight hardware.
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LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems
Job Code: 05-00185
Job Summary:
Education/Experience:
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
Shift work required.
5-12 years: Design experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is required.
5-12 years: Analysis experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software is required.
Working knowledge of metallic and/or composite manufacturing processes is required.
Spaceflight mechanism and deployable experience is desirable.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.$0.00 - $0.00
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Special Considerations:
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
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Southwest Research Institute, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238-5166
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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran | Committed to Diversity in the Workplace