GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - Space Electronics
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Developing spacecraft avionics and payload solutions for a diverse client base, utilizing leading edge technology.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of digital electronics hardware for space applications including command and control, data storage, signal processing, and communications.
• Participate in the full lifecycle design for related flight digital electronics in high reliability systems for space applications.
• Perform analysis and implement designs from concept to hardware; work with team of full-time engineers.
• Summer 2025 internship position.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Learn from full-time staff that are responsible for design, test, and delivery of printed circuit boards, FPGA, and embedded processor designs; participate in worst case timing analysis and other analysis necessary to justify related digital electronics.
• Learn from full-time staff about the full PCB life cycle including providing direction to PCB designers/manufacturers, and working within an integrated project team with other disciplines such as packaging, parts, reliability, production and quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Masters or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 0 years: FPGA Development
• 0 years: Circuit Design, with emphasis on power electronics and/or digital design.
• 0 years: Embedded software development and verification
• 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

For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page.

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

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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