Principal Engineer

6 days ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Southwest Research Institute Full time
Join Our Team of Innovative Engineers

The Spacecraft Development Department at Southwest Research Institute is a dynamic group of engineers, program managers, and technicians dedicated to developing cutting-edge spacecraft solutions for challenging space missions. Our team designs and fabricates custom solutions to explore the boundaries of science and solve complex problems not yet addressed by industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build advanced spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
  • Provide technical leadership for spacecraft and subsystem development across the full program life cycle.
  • Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
  • Lead R&D and promotional efforts to develop and implement new technologies.
  • Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges.
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers.
Daily and Monthly Tasks
  • Develop overall spacecraft and subsystem requirements and verification planning.
  • Lead design, fabrication, assembly, integration, and test efforts for spacecraft.
  • Interact with clients and vendors to provide technical subject matter expertise.
  • Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft.
  • Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Space Systems Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 12+ years of design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead.
  • Must have Assembly, Integration and Test experience.
  • Must have spacecraft or space system development experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial applications.
  • Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

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