LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST - SR. ENGR. TECHNOLOGIST - Sr/Lead PCB Layout Designer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace division seeks a senior PCB layout engineer to design complex avionics PCBs and interconnect systems for MIL-SPEC flight hardware in a multidisciplinary team. You will develop PCBs, component libraries, and ensure high-speed signaling and RF layouts meet stringent standards.

The role requires a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent, IPC CID certification, and extensive experience with Mentor Graphics PADS or Xpedition;

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology with PCB layout certifications.
• CID certification is required; CID+ is preferred.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics PADS Professional and/or Xpedition.
• 6+ years in electronics development and configuration management.
• Understanding of signal integrity and high-speed PCB design.
• 18+ layer board design experience is expected.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop PCBs and interconnect systems for MIL-SPEC avionics.
• Design PCBs and library components; generate interconnect libraries.
• Lead complex PCB layouts including microprocessors, FPGAs, BGAs and RF layouts.
• Support PCB assembly, parts ordering, LRU builds, and test activities.

Skills

PCB layout

Mentor Graphics PADS

Xpedition

IPC CID certification

High-speed PCB design

Interconnect design

18+ layer boards

Signal integrity

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology

High School Diploma with 25+ years related experience and PCB certifications

Tools

Mentor Graphics PADS Professional

Xpedition

Job description

Who We Are

Southwest Research Institute's Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for complex electronics for aerospace and avionics systems. We design, develop and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payloads, sensors, AI systems, and test/training systems for defense systems.

This position is available to work on-site at any of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Beavercreek, OH, Warner Robins, GA. Some travel will be expected based on location and program assignments.

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, including microprocessors, FPGA's, BGA's and RF type of layouts.
• Support the orchestration process to design PCBA's, order/manage parts, build and test LRU's, etc.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelors degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology degree with PCB layout certifications.
• In lieu of a Bachelors degree, a High School Diploma with continued education, certifications, and 25 years of related professional level experience with advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional and/or Xpedition is required.
• IPC-Certified Interconnect Design (CID) required.
• 6+ years: Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required.
• Understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a 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.

Job Locations

San Antonio, Texas Or Dayton, Ohio

Additional Information

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.

For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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