RESEARCH ENGINEER - Parts Engineer or Components Engineer
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:
We are a world-renowned supplier in advanced spacecraft avionics and payload processing solutions. We provide complete turn-key systems and solutions to meet the most demanding space applications.
Objectives of this Role:

• Provide support to engineering design teams in selecting, evaluating and documenting compliance to specification of electrical, electronic, electromechanical and electro-optical parts.
• Deepen knowledge of NASA EEE-INST-002 through daily and monthly responsibilities.
• Oversee part procurement and work with manufacturers to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and business constraints.
• Provide support to production teams in application of elected parts during initial kitting and through build process.
• Applying engineering expertise through design, documentation, problem-solving, and coordination with colleagues and stakeholders to develop effective technical solutions.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Making recommendations regarding appropriate components, researching and suggesting alternatives and documenting decisions, with support from senior engineering.
• Oversee procurement process and work with manufacturers.
• Support electrical design engineers to select appropriate parts given technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Computer-based engineering work, technical analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze detail-oriented data across project(s) and make recommendations to avoid cost, schedule and reliability impacts.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, other related engineering degree fields may be considered with relevant experience.
• 2-5 years: Experience with parts and/or component engineering required with working knowledge of NASA EEE-INST-002 preferred.
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical parts procurement management experience is preferred.
• 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 Space Systems home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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