ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary: Analyze, design, develop, integrate, test, and document engineered systems and subsystems. Prepare technical documentation and reports and present results to management and customers. Work with Government, industry, and other SwRI staff in creating designs or solving technical problems in a team environment. Assist with the preparation of white papers, proposals, and promotional presentations. Occasional travel to client sites will be required; domestic and international. Initiate advanced research and development programs. Education/Experience: Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-5 years of experience. Military experience and training with aircraft maintenance and operation is preferred. Army aviation experience is preferred. Must have at least a 3.3 GPA. Ability to design electrical systems using modern design tools is required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work well individually or as a member of a project team. Knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g. C, Java, Python) and instrument control software (LabView) is a plus. Academic projects, courses, or experience with manned aircraft systems, unmanned aircraft systems, embedded systems, control systems, communication systems, test systems, motors and 3-phase power are all desirable. Experience or related internship with military helicopter or other aircraft operation and maintenance is a plus. 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 Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position For more information about this division, visit the Applied Physics home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here . For benefits information at all other locations, click here . 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

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