Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer SolidWorks & Packaging

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineer - Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) to join the Mechanical Systems Section. You will create SolidWorks models, drawings, and assemblies for aerospace hardware from concept through release, collaborating with electrical, systems, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural/Mechatronics Engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and 1–5 years of design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• SolidWorks proficiency and related certification; FEA/CFD certifications preferred.
• 1–5 years of engineering team experience delivering high-quality designs for programs.
• Able to communicate technical issues clearly within a multidisciplinary team and support aerospace hardware design, fabrication, integration, and testing.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain SolidWorks 3D models, assemblies, and drawings for mechanical parts, electronic packaging, and aerospace hardware.
• Support design reviews by preparing technical data, reviewing drawing packages, checking dimensions, and resolving mechanical design comments.
• Perform basic stress, thermal, tolerance, and packaging assessments to verify mechanical designs meet performance and integration requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and program staff to ensure mechanical designs support hardware layout, cable routing, cooling, assembly, and installation needs.
• Support prototype build, inspection, troubleshooting, and test activities by resolving mechanical fit, fabrication, assembly, and documentation issues.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD certifications

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, TX seeks an Engineer - Research Engineer (Mechanical Engineer) to join the Mechanical Systems Section. You will create SolidWorks models, drawings, and assemblies for aerospace hardware from concept through release, collaborating with electrical, systems, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural/Mechatronics Engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and 1–5 years of design experience.