Highlights

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: As an equipment specialist for assigned systems and acquisition program managed by SwRI, provide expert system and lower level technical advice and system logistical and sustainment support products for the repair, maintenance, operation and training related tasks. We provide engineering services to projects involving the design, development and maintenance of systems for the strategic aerospace community, including aircraft and ground support equipment ranging from microcircuits to major subsystems.

Description

Who We Are:

The Aerospace Systems Engineering Section in the Strategic Aerospace Department provides an array of engineering support for several US Air Force Global Strike Command and Department of Defense programs. We provide engineering services to projects involving the design, development and maintenance of systems for the strategic aerospace community, including aircraft and ground support equipment ranging from microcircuits to major subsystems. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a system level technical advisor for assigned weapon systems.

Objectives of this Role:

Provides world-wide technical, logistical, acquisition, and sustainment advice under total system configuration control.
Provides system-level technical advice to include maintenance, and repair requirements for both contracts and organic workloads.
Provides system-level logistic expertise to all customers to include data analysis to aid in procurement actions, excess disposal actions, repair requirements, reliability and maintainability actions.
Provides system, sub-system, equipment, and component-level acquisition support to all customers to include development of technical documents, specifications, maintenance concepts, sustainment support and logistic elements.
Use independent judgment to provide technical assistance to field units, depots, and others, in resolving complex system/equipment maintenance, operation, fielding, sustainment and logistics problems.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

As an equipment specialist for assigned systems and acquisition program managed by SwRI, provide expert system and lower level technical advice and system logistical and sustainment support products for the repair, maintenance, operation and training related tasks.
Review, revise or develop initial technical publications, system inventory, and master records.
Provide functional equipment specialist and system/equipment technical advice and guidance to lower-graded government, organizational and contract equipment specialist.
Familiar with Government acquisition, Technical Order writing and government T.O. change(s) process.
Conduct, and/or execute the processes, procedures and policies related to the functional tasks and activities of a United States Air Force system-level equipment specialist.

Requirements:

Requires a Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering Management or similar degree field. In lieu of Bachelors degree, 10 years of experience as an Equipment Specialist with a high school diploma or equivalent will be considered.
5 years: Experience providing support and guidance throughout an organization on methods of sustainment, acquisition, correcting deficiencies and resolving equipment problems with long term implications. Knowledge and experience of a wide range of maintenance concepts and principles.
2+ years: Skill in providing technical advice in terms of oral and written briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and maintenance technicians; and developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and working cooperatively team member.
Prior work experience in reading and understanding technical data, and incorporating tech data and solutions into technical manuals/orders.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, technical manuals, and technical data.
Basic Computer Skills and proven communication and time management skills.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Company

We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients. Our multidisciplinary nature allows us to rapidly assemble diverse teams to tackle problems from multiple directions. We push the boundaries of science and technology to develop innovative solutions that advance the state of the art and improve human health and safety. Operating as a nonprofit since our 1947 inception, we work in the public’s best interest and toward the betterment of mankind. At SwRI, we tirelessly pursue innovation and excellence in science and technology for the betterment of humankind. We support work on nearly 4,000 client projects at any given time through a wide range of technical competencies with 2,574 staff members in nine technical divisions. Client services include, but are not limited to, Automotive and Transportation, Biomedical & Health, Chemistry & Materials, Computers and Electronics, Defense & Security, Earth & Space, Energy & Environment, and Manufacturing & Construction.

TECHNICAL DIVISIONS

Applied Physics-Developing advanced electronic and microelectronic devices, power supplies, voice and data communication systems, robot test services, and payloads
Applied Power-Using physical science research and applied engineering to produce sensors, instruments, and hardware used worldwide.
Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses-Resolving technical and regulatory issues related to a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fule and high-level radioactive waste.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-Performing research and technical services using chemistry and chemical engineering technology.
Defense and & Intelligence Solutions-Providing advanced direction finding and tracking systems through geolocation system development.
Fuels and Lubricants Research-Performing fuels and lubricants research activities to meet regulatory and competitive goals.
Intelligent Systems-Providing engineering services in resaerch and development of complex systems and equipment.
Mechanical Engineering-Improving safety, reliability, efficiency and life of new or existing mechanical components or systems.
Powertrain Engineering-Designing and developing vehicle and engine components to achieve performance and emissions goals.
Space Science & Engineering-Developing and managing advanced scientific payloads aboard satellites and sounding rockets.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Innovation in science and technology has been a hallmark of Southwest Research Institute since its earliest days. It's no exaggeration to say we are committed to advancing science and applying technology to benefit government, industry, and all humankind. That is our mission. Our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach allows us to successfully solve clients' most challenging problems. Today, we are a leader among independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Our staff of 2,574 scientists, engineers, analysts, and support staff members continues to accomplish outstanding fundamental and applied engineering and research for clients from diverse segments of government and industry. Adam L. Hamilton, P.E, President and CEO

IN THE COMMUNITY

Our staff is expert at developing solutions that help build a better tomorrow today; and that practical, innovative spirit carries through to our community interactions. Staff members generously donate time and outher resources to support food drives, blood drives, and other

outreach programs.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Southwest Research Institute has earned 43 R&D 100 awards since 1971. Each year R&D Magazine recognizes developments regarded as among the 100 most significant technical accomplishments. The Chicago Tribune dubbed the program "the Oscars of Invention".

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