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

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2025
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.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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