Principal Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Southwest Research Institute Full time
Position: Senior Research Engineer - Data Systems

About Us:

At Southwest Research Institute, our Propulsion & Energy Machinery Section is dedicated to pioneering engineering research and development in the realms of industrial heat and power, liquid propulsion, gas turbine combustion, and air-breathing propulsion technologies. Our innovations are driving a sustainable future and enhancing cutting-edge propulsion systems for both aerial and space exploration.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement custom data acquisition and control systems for various experimental tests.
  • Develop tailored graphical user interfaces utilizing NI LabVIEW to manage, visualize, and adjust test parameters and collected data.
  • Formulate and execute instrumentation strategies aligned with specified testing objectives.
  • Oversee the procurement, calibration, installation, and commissioning of instruments and hardware for experiments of varying scales.
  • Provide technical support during test campaigns by diagnosing and resolving data acquisition and control system hardware/software challenges.
  • Analyze and interpret data using tools such as Excel or Python, and communicate findings to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Assist in a wide array of mechanical engineering tasks, including design, analysis, and testing of propulsion and energy systems.

Daily and Monthly Duties:
  • Design, procure, and assemble data acquisition systems, including instrumentation, DAQ modules, and associated hardware.
  • Utilize NI LabVIEW to create acquisition and control modules, as well as graphical user interfaces to facilitate diverse test campaigns.
  • Program various functions and sub-VIs to monitor critical parameters such as flow, temperature, vibration, pressure, and density using an array of instruments.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with electrical instruments, including pressure transducers, eddy current probes, thermocouples, and related data acquisition systems.
  • Support a diverse range of propulsion and energy projects through mechanical design, fluid and structural analysis, and experimental design and execution.

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, along with relevant experience.

  • 4-10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree: Proficiency in Data Acquisition, LabVIEW, PLCs, instrumentation, and sensors.
  • 2-5 years of experience with a Master’s or PhD: Academic research experience in Data Acquisition, LabVIEW, PLCs, instrumentation, and sensors.
  • 2-10 years of experience with propulsion systems, combustion systems, and supercritical fluid systems is preferred.

A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must be U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) due to ITAR regulations.


Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.


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