LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Sr/Lead PCB Layout Designer

Who We Are:

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for complex electronics for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems. This position is available to work on-site at any of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Beavercreek, OH, Warner Robins, GA. Some travel will be expected based on location and program assignments.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D aerospace and defense programs.
• Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.
• Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards.
• Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware.
• Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation.
• Requires complex PCB design experience, including microprocessors, FPGA's, BGA's and RF type of layouts.
• Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's, etc.

Requirements:

• Requires Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree with PCB layout certifications. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, a High School Diploma with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional and/or Xpedition is required.
• IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) required.
• 6+ years: Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. Understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, & high speed PCB design.
• Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PCB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 18+ layer board designs expected.
• Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic; CID+ (advanced) certification preferred.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.