Who We Are:
SwRI’s SIGINT Solutions Department, part of Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division, develops innovative technologies integrating advanced RF systems, signal processing, electronic warfare, and hardware/software solutions. Supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, our multidisciplinary teams put mission first and deliver cutting-edge research, systems engineering, and mission-critical capabilities. We seek talented engineers who embrace innovation, thrive on technical challenges, and are driven to deliver solutions and capabilities that make a difference.
Objectives of this Role:
- Support engineering and R&D activities under the guidance of senior technical staff, contributing to the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technologies while gaining hands-on experience with engineering practices.
- Apply foundational engineering principles to analyze technical challenges, perform engineering calculations, evaluate data, and assist in developing practical solutions that support project requirements and technical objectives.
- Assist with hardware and software design, system integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations while developing technical documentation and gaining experience with engineering tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, participate in technical discussions and project reviews, and support assigned engineering tasks to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning by developing technical expertise, exploring emerging technologies, and following SwRI policies, engineering practices, and professional standards.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Assist senior engineers with research, design, development, and technical analysis of hardware and software systems, applying fundamental engineering principles to support project objectives and customer requirements.
- Support laboratory testing, system integration, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.
- Collect and analyze technical data, document results, and assist in identifying solutions to engineering challenges.
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to complete assigned technical tasks, participate in project meetings and design reviews, and provide regular progress updates to technical leads and project managers.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, technical reports, and design records.
- Ensure work products are accurate, organized, and compliant with established engineering practices and project requirements.
- Develop technical skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training.
- Explore emerging technologies, contribute ideas to improve engineering processes, and demonstrate initiative in solving technical challenges.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0-5 years: Familiarity with MATLAB, Linux, Python programming, computer hardware/software, and foundational engineering principles, including Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communications. Exposure to RF fundamentals. Experience with lab measurements.
- Demonstrated sound judgment, diligence, attention to detail, and aptitude for completing technical assignments and solving engineering challenges.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation, presentations, and collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, and concepts related to SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, and Electronic Warfare (EW).
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.