What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are:
Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems.
Objectives of this Role:
- Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D aerospace and defense programs.
- Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.
- Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards.
- Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware.
- Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks with direct supervision.
- Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation.
- Requires complex PCB design experience.
- Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's.
Requirements:
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent degree with continued education, certifications, or Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related with related experience in printed wiring board design.
- 25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition is required.
- 6-10 years is required with a BS degree in Engineering Technology.
- Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required.
- A good understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired.
- Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, and RF electronics PWB designs.
- Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PWB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 12 layer board designs expected.
- Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic; CID (advanced) certification 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.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
