ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - UAS & ROBOTICS ENGINEER
San Antonio, TX, United States
ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - UAS & ROBOTICS ENGINEER 11-00880
Who We Are: Southwest Research Institute is seeking highly driven and skilled engineers for its Applied Power Division to develop prototype Unmanned Aerial Systems to solve national security challenges.
Objectives of this Role: Meet project goals by integrating existing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware, software, and/or sensors.
Design custom solutions to meet requirements not satisfied by available COTS components.
Prepare for, support, and document field events such as prototype testing and client demonstrations.
Seek out opportunities to learn, grow technically, and professionally in support of our clients' diverse technical needs.
Contribute to the culture of safety and excellence within every project team.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Support all aspects of the design life cycle, including: initial concept design, peer review, client review, prototyping, lab/field testing, documentation, etc.
Interface with other engineers, technicians, project managers, and clients to ensure requirements of the system are successfully achieved in a timely manner.
Prioritize and balance a diverse set of tasks for different projects simultaneously.
Contribute to reports and presentations conveying design concepts, project status, and test results to managers, colleagues, and clients.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelors or Masters (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related engineering degree
FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot is preferred
1+ years: UAS experience or related & embedded circuit design and software experience with hands-on assembly of mechanical components and testing
0-3 years: Parts and assembly modeling and tolerancing
Familiarity with MATLAB and Python; Embedded circuit design and software experience; experience in C or C# or C++ code
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 For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page.
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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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