RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spaceflight Mechanical Systems

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Lead the design, analysis, and fabrication of cutting edge space instrumentation, mechanisms, and spacecraft hardware to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
  • Work in multidisciplinary project teams to support the full lifecycle of hardware development.
  • Interface with customers, and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
  • Support and lead R&D and promotional efforts to develop and implement new technologies.

  • Lead detailed design efforts using CAD for spaceflight technologies including sensors, mechanisms, and spacecraft.
  • Perform structural and thermal analyses of flight hardware using finite element software and classical techniques.
  • Lead supervision and fabrication efforts for spaceflight hardware.
  • Test hardware to demonstrate instrument's robustness against the environmental conditions of launch and space.
  • Propose and perform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage.

  • Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 2-8 years: Design experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is required.
  • 2-8 years: Analysis experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software is required. Experience in ANSYS Mechanical, Thermal Desktop, or NASTRAN is desired.
  • Working knowledge of metallic and/or composite manufacturing processes for spaceflight applications is desired.
  • Experience designing or building spaceflight hardware is desired.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Created: 2024-06-12
Reference: 05-00198
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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