LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout Designer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in San Antonio seeks a Lead Engineering Technologist with 25 years of experience in complex PCB design. The candidate will work in a team to develop advanced avionics systems, ensuring they meet required standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent experience is necessary. IPC certification is preferred. Responsibilities include collaboration with engineering teams and conducting intricate design tasks.,

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience required without a Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years with a degree in Engineering Technology with complex PCB design experience.
• Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods.

Responsibilities

• Design complex PCB layouts that meet avionics standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop PCBs.
• Support integration and test of microprocessor based LRU's.

Skills

Complex PCB design experience

Mentor Graphics PADS Professional

Signal Integrity understanding

IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID)

Interconnect principles

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - PCB Layout Designer

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Who We Are:

Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems.

Objectives of this Role:

• Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D aerospace and defense programs.
• Interaction with technical staff, vendors and customers; interpretation of project technical and management data.
• Design complex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layouts that meet avionics standards.
• Support integration, test, engineering labs, suppliers, production, supply chain, and the build of complex microprocessor based LRU's.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware.
• Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Responsibilities include development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation. Requires complex PCB design experience.
• Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's.

Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience or a Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree.
• 25 years of experience is required without a Bachelors degree with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition is required.
• 6+ years: Degree in Engineering Technology with complex PCB design experience.
• Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required.
• Understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, & high speed PCB design.
• Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PCB designs is beneficial. These include microprocessor and/or RF based PCB's. Experience with 18+ layer board designs expected.
• Must have IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) basic; CID+ (advanced) certification preferred.
• 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.

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