Fire Technology Research Engineer - Testing & Innovation

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in San Antonio is seeking an Engineer in the Fire Technology Department. The successful candidate will handle fire test programs, analyze results, and interact with clients. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role demands creativity and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience relevant to fire testing or engineering.
• Must have coursework in heat & mass transfer, fluids, and thermodynamics.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire test programs from start to finish.
• Analyze and report test results.
• Provide work instructions to technical support staff.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading research institute in San Antonio is seeking an Engineer in the Fire Technology Department. The successful candidate will handle fire test programs, analyze results, and interact with clients. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role demands creativity and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Competitive compensation offered.