GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - Space Electronics at 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.