ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Electronic Warfare & SIGINT Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute Inc. in San Antonio, Texas seeks an Engineer - Research Engineer specializing in Electronic Warfare and SIGINT.

You will support R&D activities, assist with hardware/software design, testing, and documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under senior engineers. Required: a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 0–5 years' experience with MATLAB, Linux, Python, DSP and RF concepts; strong communication; a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 0–5 years of hands-on experience with MATLAB, Linux, Python, DSP, and RF concepts.
• Exposure to lab measurements and documentation of results.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, design, and analysis of hardware and software systems.
• Support laboratory testing, system integration, and performance evaluations.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and design records.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to meet milestones.

Skills

MATLAB

Linux

Python programming

DSP

RF concepts

lab measurements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab measurement equipment

RF test equipment

Job description

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Electronic Warfare & SIGINT Engineer

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Who We Are:

SwRI’s SIGINT Solutions Department, part of Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division, develops innovative technologies integrating advanced RF systems, signal processing, electronic warfare, and hardware/software solutions. Supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, our multidisciplinary teams put mission first and deliver cutting‑edge research, systems engineering, and mission‑critical capabilities. We seek talented engineers who embrace innovation, thrive on technical challenges, and are driven to deliver solutions and capabilities that make a difference.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support engineering and R&D activities under the guidance of senior technical staff, contributing to the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technologies while gaining hands‑on experience with engineering practices.
• Apply foundational engineering principles to analyze technical challenges, perform engineering calculations, evaluate data, and assist in developing practical solutions that support project requirements and technical objectives.
• Assist with hardware and software design, system integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations while developing technical documentation and gaining experience with engineering tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, participate in technical discussions and project reviews, and support assigned engineering tasks to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning by developing technical expertise, exploring emerging technologies, and following SwRI policies, engineering practices, and professional standards.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Assist senior engineers with research, design, development, and technical analysis of hardware and software systems, applying fundamental engineering principles to support project objectives and customer requirements.
• Support laboratory testing, system integration, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.
• Collect and analyze technical data, document results, and assist in identifying solutions to engineering challenges.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to complete assigned technical tasks, participate in project meetings and design reviews, and provide regular progress updates to technical leads and project managers.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, technical reports, and design records.
• Ensure work products are accurate, organized, and compliant with established engineering practices and project requirements.
• Develop technical skills through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and training.
• Explore emerging technologies, contribute ideas to improve engineering processes, and demonstrate initiative in solving technical challenges.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-5 years: Familiarity with MATLAB, Linux, Python programming, computer hardware/software, and foundational engineering principles, including Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communications. Exposure to RF fundamentals. Experience with lab measurements.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, diligence, attention to detail, and aptitude for completing technical assignments and solving engineering challenges.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation, presentations, and collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, and concepts related to SIGINT, COMINT, ELINT, and Electronic Warfare (EW).
• 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.