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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Space Systems AI&T

Southwest Research Institute
locationSan Antonio, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Permanent
Who We Are:

The Space Systems Directorate is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, program managers, and technicians to develop spaceflight missions, spacecraft, spacecraft avionics systems, spacecraft payloads, and lighter than air systems. The Spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) section is comprised of a team of engineers, engineering technologists, and technicians who assemble and test the spacecraft to verify the design and deliver the flight product.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) engineering technologist.
  • The position will report to the Spacecraft AI&T Manager and will support Space hardware/ Spacecraft throughout integration and environmental testing.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineers, Integration Leads, and Project Managers to execute integration and test plans on space flight hardware.
  • Comfortable working in a multi-shift, fast pace environment with the ability to share information accurately in a timely fashion.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Work with Design Engineers, Integration Leads, and Project Managers to ensure realization of planned space flight hardware integration and testing.
  • Accurate and thorough documentation of executed work to generate detailed history of operations on space flight hardware.
  • Track facility assets to ensure adequate and appropriate tools/materials available to perform required tasks.
  • Develop work instructions for standard processes to facilitate streamlined & repeatable execution of regularly performed activities.
Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar Engineering Technology degree. 25 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Shift work required.
  • 0-5 years: Assembly and/or testing experience with precision mechanical devices and/or integrated electronics.
  • 0-5 years: Operating in a clean (ISO 8 or better) environment.
  • 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

Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position

For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.