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PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - Space Hardware Printed Circuit Board Support 05-00288 Who We Are: As a recognized leader in spacecraft electronics, avionics, and instrumentation, we are helping to reveal to enable the next generation of orbital platforms. Objectives of this Role: Development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), creation of detailed Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) drawings, and Library component generation for electronic designs to be utilized in spacecraft and payload applications. Provide support to parts procurement, engineering analysis, and manufacturing staff to support lifecycle of electronics design. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Responsibilities include Schematic capture, development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), creation of detailed Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) drawings, and Library component generation. Work directly with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems for space flight applications and instruments as well as Ground Support PCBs to support flight electronic hardware for test. Position may require additional hours to meet project schedules. Must be able to function as a contributing member of a strong instrument development team within an existing group environment; work in a team environment as well as independently. Complete assigned tasks without direct supervision and work on multiple tasks in parallel. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or an Associates degree in Electronic CAD, Architectural & Engineering CAD, or related program field. Related certifications in Altium Designer, IPC standards, or related are preferred. 5 years: Must have a working knowledge of Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software, basic configuration management methods, and electronic development methods. 5 years: Schematic capture of Electronics design and development of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout. Experience troubleshooting and testing analog and digital electronics is beneficial 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 Austin, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

Who We Are: Operation System Support Section - Section that provides Unix/Linux support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. This team is responsible for managing the Unix/Linux, SAN storage, Load Balancer, and backup environments on-prem. Objectives of this Role: Support of the UNIX/Linux environment to include the provisioning of UNIX/Linux systems, applying patches and upgrades to the on-prem physical and virtual servers. Manage and remediate identified security vulnerabilities. Support the SAN Storage Environment (Pure) in multiple on-prem locations using fiber channel connectivity. Experience with UNIX/Linux and cloud-based enterprise backup solutions, specifically Commvault is preferred Work independently and collaboratively, and suggest, develop, and implement new process and procedural improvements, communicate effectively with end users and work in a team environment to resolve issues. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain, servers and hosted applications in a Linux environment Monitor the health of Linux servers through both automated and manual processes Perform monthly Linux OS patching and updates as well as applying critical out of band patches and updates. Maintain proper documentation and follow proper procedures for change control, server deployment, and other procedures. Follow required policies and procedures to maintain compliance and security. Maintain, operate, and configure enterprise backup systems. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related. In lieu of a Bachelors degree 5 years of professional level experience, a high school education or equivalent with related certifications is required. 1 years: Strong experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems and hosted applications. This includes monitoring health, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and performing maintenance and updates on Linux operating systems. 1 years: Linux Server administration in a physical and virtual enterprise environment. Strong knowledge of Linux scripting languages and installing, configuring, and maintaining OS services such as Bind, Apache, MySQL and other databases, Nginx, etc. A solid understanding configuration management tools such as Puppet is a plus. Experience with Pure SAN or other SAN solutions a plus. Technical Certifications related to Linux are a plus. Experience with Commvault on-premise and/or cloud solutions a plus. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions as a Research Computer Scientist. You will be challenged in developing complex and innovative software solutions across a variety of customers and platform types. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and working alongside great teammates. A current / active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph is required. Objectives of this Role: Highly motivated, curious, detailed oriented, and passionate critical thinker to add to a dynamic team of Software Architects, other Computer Scientists and Engineers. Contribute to and lead a team through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies, to include but not limited to requirements interpretation, design, trade studies, development, testing, task tracking and status, and deployment. Support design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks for thin client, server side development, object oriented programming, embedded programming and database patterns and implementation. Support the technical leads in work breakdowns of larger tasks, effectively be able to estimate individual tasking and assist in estimations for junior staff. Assist and lead small teams planning and task tracking. Be a proactive and self director technical contributor that is capable of mentoring and effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, task updates, technical solutions, questions, and technical documentation, including interactions with the client. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Contributing to the design and development of an advanced software architecture that will utilize object oriented and embedded programming fundamentals, distributing computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems. Actively contribute and eventually lead all phases of the project life cycle: developing technical requirements, designing and developing innovative solutions to difficult problems, testing and integration with a larger system, and installing and documenting complete solutions. Interacting with team members, working with the team and customer to understand requirements and constraints of the target environment. Assisting with the breakdown of larger tasks and developing estimations of individual and team tasks. Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories and short-term travel to government client facilities in the U.S. and overseas for meetings, system installations and support. Proactively and confidently communicating on task status, communicating with team leads and project leadership, and mentoring junior staff. Must be effective in self-direction on tasks as well as working within a team. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (emphasis on programming and software development) or related such as Computational Engineering. Required to have a current / active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph. 4+ years: Critical thinking and proactiveness required. Experience in a variety of programming languages such as Javascript, JAVA, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python, as well as comfortable in Agile methodologies for project execution. Be able to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into an application design, implementation, unit and integration testing; software/hardware integration & documentation. Experienced and proficient in working with Microsoft Tools, Software Repositories, Software Engineering practices, Distributed computing, and Computer Science principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented, proactiveness, fast learner, work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to self direct. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: Our team, the Cloud Services team within the Information Technology Center, is responsible for EntraID (formerly Azure)/M365 cloud services and Active Directory for the Enterprise. The team provides support and implementation services to the entire organization's IT infrastructure. Objectives of this Role: Provide expert administrative support for Active Directory (AD) and Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure seamless operation and performance across the enterprise. Manage and troubleshoot PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and AD FS (Active Directory Federation Services) to maintain secure access to enterprise resources. Develop, implement, and maintain Azure-based solutions to optimize and secure cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across IT teams to resolve helpdesk tickets related to AD, Azure, and associated systems. Play a critical role in Active Directory migrations, including planning, execution, and post-migration support. Research and implement best practices for identity and access management, Azure infrastructure governance, and operational scalability. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Perform advanced administration of Active Directory (AD) and Azure cloud environments by managing user accounts, enforcing security configurations, and monitoring directory synchronization across hybrid infrastructures. Mentor and share knowledge with junior IT team members, Address and resolve daily helpdesk tickets related to account provisioning, identity and access issues, and directory synchronization. Administer and maintain PKI systems, ensuring certificate creation, renewal, and security compliance. Support and troubleshoot AD FS (federation services) to maintain secure user authentication and single-sign-on capabilities. Deploy, configure, and support components of Azure infrastructure, including resource groups, conditional access policies, Azure virtual desktops, and security configurations. Conduct regular audits of Active Directory and Azure environments to detect, address, and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. Create and maintain documentation related to processes, configurations, and governance policies. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related degree field with relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, 5 years of professional level experience a high school education or equivalent with related certifications will be considered. 3 years: Experience with Active Directory administration, including management, troubleshooting, and migrations. Solid experience with Group Policy Objects (GPO) design, implementation, and troubleshooting. 1 years: Proven experience delivering secure, high-availability solutions related to Azure and on-premises directory services. 1 years: Hands-on experience with Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) for managing secure authentication and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations and Familiarity with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems, including creating, renewing, and troubleshooting certificates. Technical Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Fundamentals or equivalent are preferred. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions as a Research Computer Scientist. You will be challenged in developing complex and innovative software solutions across a variety of customers and platform types. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and working alongside great teammates. A current / active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph is required. Objectives of this Role: Adding a highly motivated, proactive, and detailed oriented Lead Computer Scientist to a dynamic team of Software Architects, other Computer Scientists and Engineers that are designing, developing, and documenting next generation software solutions. Contribute to/lead small teams through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies, to include requirements creation and interpretation, leading design, trade studies, development, documentation, testing, task tracking and status, and deployment. Support/lead design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks for thin client, server side development, OOP, embedded programming and database patterns and implementation. Create and contribute to customer required requirements, design and other documentation. Understand applied research solutions and contribute to designs that will support more robust scalability, sustainability, and availability to enable moving the solution from a research to an operational environment. Support proposals as needed. Effective and proactive communication, both verbally and in writing. Give task updates, recommend technical solutions, ask questions, create technical documentation, and support client interactions. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Contribute to/lead design and dev of advanced software architectures utilizing object oriented and embedded programming fundamentals, distributing computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems. Proactively communicating on task status and communicating with leadership. Contribute to/lead all phases of the project life cycle: developing technical requirements, designing and developing innovative solutions to difficult problems, testing and integration with a larger system, and installing and documenting complete solutions. Proactively and effectively interacting with team members, working with the team and customer to understand requirements and constraints of the target environment. Working with internal teams to support SW side of proposals, to include basis of estimates. Assist or create WBS for SW efforts to support Agile development cycles, assist and/or lead task estimations and schedule creation for SW tasks assigned and for junior team members. Assess and quantify technical debt based on constraints and requirements. If tasking permits, working a hybrid home/office schedule. Up to 25% travel. Travel to SwRI facilities, short-term travel to government client facilities in the U.S. and overseas. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (emphasis on programming and software development) or related such as Computational Engineering. Applicant is required to have a current / active TS/SCI clearance with a full scope polygraph. 8 years: Experience in a variety of programming languages such as Javascript, JAVA, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python. 7 years of experience for those with a Masters degree. Be able to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into an application design, implementation, unit and integration testing; assess and communicate technical debt associated with constraints and design, create software unit testing, and integration & documentation. Be proficient in working with Microsoft Tools, Teams, Various Software Repositories, Various Build Environments, Software Engineering practices, Various Operating systems, Distributed computing, and Computer Science principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proactive communicator, detailed oriented, fast learner, work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to self-direct. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

STUDENT ASSISTANT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Embedded Systems Student Engineer - Warner Robins, GA 16-01519 Who We Are: The spectrum innovation section specializes in innovating the next generation of Electronic Warfare to benefit warfighters around the globe. Objectives of this Role: Successfully contribute to the design and implementation of FPGA-based solutions for ongoing and upcoming projects. Apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills to address design challenges and optimize FPGA implementations. Assist in development of comprehensive testbenches and verification environments for FPGA designs. Work with a team to ensure seamless integration of FPGA designs with other system components, supporting overall project success. Apply digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms to analyze advanced radio frequency (RF) signal characteristics using high rate analog to digital converters. Support the development and implementation of cutting-edge machine learning algorithms on FPGA platforms to address critical challenges in Electronic Warfare. Summer 2026 position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Support development and debugging of HDL (Verilog/VHDL) code based on project requirements per design specifications. Assist in the development and work to run simulations to verify the functionality and performance of FPGA designs. Use testbenches to validate code against expected outputs and performance metrics. Learn to maintain detailed documentation of the design process, code changes, and testing procedures. Perform in-lab radio frequency integration tests of FPGA components with other modules in the system. Attend formal design review meetings to present FPGA designs and receive feedback. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. 0 years: Coding expertise in VHDL or Verilog. Course work in Digital Signal Processing. Expertise using AMD Xilinx Vivado tools. Experience with AMD Xilinx Versal a plus. RFSoC experience a plus. A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Work assignment is in Warner Robins, Georgia. 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: Warner Robins, Georgia For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

ASSOCIATE TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Applied Electronics 11-00935 Who We Are: SwRI is a nonprofit R&D organization that is seeking a skilled team member to work on the design, development, fabrication, assembly, maintenance, and repair of electronic, electrical/mechanical, and software related project work for government and commercial clients. Objectives of this Role: Support research and development with various personnel to design, fabricate, assemble, test, and maintain custom electronics. Use CAD software for schematic capture, printed circuit board design, & 3D modeling to support the design of electronic and mechanical hardware. Support the fabrication, assembly, & testing of electronic & mechanical hardware. To include assembly, testing, procurement, and inspection of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCB's). General soldering skills, and general mechanical packaging skills are preferred. Support project work for the electromechanical integration of embedded hardware into custom mechanical enclosures. This includes design and integration of analog, digital, RF, and optical circuits. Knowledge of or experience with 3D scanning (point cloud and/or mesh design) tools is preferred but not required. Must be willing to learn new software and hardware to support electronic and mechanical modeling to support development of new designs. Knowledge of or interest in 3D printing, injection molding, low pressure vacuum systems, & CNC milling machines & processes is not required, but preferred. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Work independently or as part of a team. Complete assigned tasks with or without direct supervision; be able to work on multiple tasks in parallel. Determine when to ask for further instruction on tasks so as to avoid schedule delays. Learn new skills as needed. Fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical systems, mechanisms, and structures, including prototypes, and associated support equipment. Use electronic tools to aid in the test/diagnosis/support of assigned work, ie: multimeters, signal generators, network analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes is preferred. Capable of soldering, electronics and mechanical assembly, testing, measurement, and troubleshooting. Perform schematic capture and layout printed circuit boards (PCBs) using computer aided design (CAD) software (Altium Designer or similar type CAD programs). Read schematics, and understand electronic design documentation. Use Mechanical CAD Programs such as Solidworks, ArTec Studio, Design X, & Camtasia to design 3D solid bodies/models : Use instrumentation to 3D scan & virtually recreate existing items. Create visual 3D project presentations. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Electronics and/or mechanical training or certifications preferred. 0 years: Utilize computer-aided design and engineering software for design of circuits (Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, OrCAD). Capable of either working independently or as part of a team. Complete assigned tasks with or without direct supervision; be able multitask. Basic DC/AC circuits experience/knowledge. Basic electro-mechanical construction skills and fabrication techniques for assembly of printed circuit boards, multi-pin control cables, RF coaxial cables, and basic electronics assembly. Experience in schematic capture, circuit board layout, modeling of mechanical parts using CAD software is preferred. Software layout experience including Altium (or software equivalent). Solidworks (or software equivalent) experience is preferred but not required. Operating laboratory-test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, network analyzers, etc. Basic computer skills including PC hardware and software. 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 Applied Power home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions Division as a Software Engineering Section Manager, leading top software developers providing solutions for next generation signal intelligence systems that span various customers and requirements across Air, Land, and Sea platforms. Lead, manage, and mentor software development staff, as well as driving innovation through new technologies, frameworks, and architectures. Objectives of this Role: Manage and mentor software developers, supporting the staff to build and maintain their technical expertise and long-term careers. Mentor and assist software staff on task break down, estimations and management. Develop strong Customer business relationships to help build programs, understanding Customer mission needs and developing the right technological solutions to meet the needs. Assist with proposal development, requirements refinement, estimations, and technical approaches. Utilize your hands on experience with software languages, software development design practices, and software management tools, such as continuous integration tools, to provide direct software management support to programs. Mentoring staff on effective use of task tracking. Effective verbal and written communication with onsite and remote staff, and customers, regarding technical solutions and questions, documenting procedures and implementation processes to meet Customer mission and Division needs. Excels at adjusting communication for audience. Write and conduct high quality performance reviews, assist in recruiting and interviewing software development staff to expand the software business areas. Help the department with resource planning for current and future work for software needs across the division. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Provide line level management for software developers, to include mentoring, coordinating program tasking, guiding career development, conducting performance reviews, monthly touch point, and other responsibilities in line with company personnel policies and procedures. Expand software development staff teams through active staff recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities. Assist with Department and Divisional resource planning and management, for current and future work. Effectively lead department and division boards and committees. Lead quality requirements development, assist in thorough software designs, conduct analysis of alternatives, and assist in identifying and managing technical debt. Oversee and create accurate software schedules to support the on time delivery of software solutions. Work with peers to establish and continuously mature software development standards and practices in line with evolving industry standards to maintain relevancies in the software development field. Support innovative thinking and internal research and development projects. Support business opportunities and support proposing new work across the organization's areas of expertise and in line with its strategic goals. Support proposals from a software development standpoint, to include writing the technical volumes and providing accurate estimations. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Management, Engineering Management or directly related degree field with related experience. PMP, Scrum Master, Agile Certified, Leadership or other Management certificates preferred. 10 years: Leading software engineering teams, conducting performance reviews, and career development of direct reports. Experience with the end to end software lifecycle is required. Past experience doing software design, development, proactively researching new tech is highly desired. Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Tools, to include Project Online. Have used and familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools such at Gitlab and Teamcity is highly desired. Strong at development materials for presentation and presenting. Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills to support technical and management responsibilities is required. Detailed oriented, pro-active, self-directed, organized, and the ability to multi-task is required. Skilled at conflict resolution and negotiation. Assisting with proposals, both writing and estimates for software development solutions. Skilled technical writer and reviewer of documentation, architectures, frameworks and designs. Familiar with CMMI and other software quality standards is highly desired. A valid/clear driver's license is required

GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - STUDENT ENGINEER - Summer Intern- Robotics 10-01546 Who We Are: The Robotics Department develops industrial robotic, automated, and autonomous solutions for government and commercial clients across a wide range of industries. Objectives of this Role: Contribute to solving real-world challenges by building advanced capabilities, technologies, and solutions in the field of industrial robotics and automation. Support mechanical design, software/controls development, hardware integration, and testing on industrial robots and custom automation hardware. Be part of a team with some of the brightest minds in industrial robotics. Research applications, industries, and clients for novel automation capabilities. Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories. Meetings as well as deployment efforts may occur at commercial and government client facilities. Visit to learn about some of the work we do Summer 2026 student position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Communicate effectively with internal team, external clients, and industry partners. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop technical solutions, and coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff. Develop hardware and/or software solutions for robotic and automated system. Development tasks include: design, build, debug, and implementation. Coordinate individual performance goals and objectives set by the organization. Assist in compiling documentation for engineering projects. Assist in preparing proposals and cost estimates. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other robotics-related engineering degree. Undergraduate students must be entering their senior year. 0 years: Undergrad candidates must have relevant academic research and/or internship experience. Graduate candidates must have graduate work related to robotics or mechatronics. Strong mechanical design skills; Experience with mechanical design, mechatronics, and/or robotics through an internship, co-op, student competition team, or graduate research is required. Operational and/or research experience with software is required. Software skills; C++ or Python preferred; Robot Operating System (ROS) experience preferred. Strong communication skills. 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 Intelligent Systems home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

IT TECHNICIAN - SR. IT TECHNICIAN - AV/Telecommunications 32-00681 Who We Are: The Network, Telecommunications and AV team supports all aspects of SwRI's Enterprise network and telecommunications infrastructure. This includes core routing, switching, VoIP, wireless infrastructure, inside/outside plant, network performance monitoring and hybrid meeting services. Objectives of this Role: Design and procure AV and Conferencing technologies to support Institute meeting rooms including auditoriums, conference rooms, training rooms and huddle spaces. Manage AV installation projects that require coordinating network, AV, telecommunication, facilities, and IT support components. Install and repair copper/fiber infrastructure and physical components of audio visual equipment. Support Institute staff with videoconferencing and multimedia presentation meeting needs. Schedule events; make technical and logistical arrangements for videoconferencing; coordinate and assist with meeting room arrangements. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Institute AV equipment. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Operate, maintain and troubleshoot existing AV technologies and hardware. Repair as needed. Collaborate with teams from other IT disciplines to ensure delivery of AV/telecom services to support enterprise requirements. Recommend, purchase, configure and install equipment for new requirements and as required to maintain currency of technical capabilities. Create and maintain documentation and inventory of systems and equipment. Setup, coordinate and facilitate events and meetings with AV requirements. Occassional weekend or after hours work. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Extron AV Associate and/or Extron Control Professional certifications are a plus. 3 years: Installation, operation and maintenance of audio-visual and multimedia technologies 3 years: Termination of copper network/AV cabling. 2 years: Designing new and recommending upgrades of existing meeting technology solutions Experience with Microsoft Office scheduling, presentation, meeting and diagraming software highly recommended (Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio) Basic PC troubleshooting skills or experience in desktop support a plus. 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 Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

STUDENT ANALYST - .NET Software Developer 32-00683 Who We Are: Financial Data Systems supports SwRI through the development of software that is utilized by our various business groups and research divisions. Current projects include a new timekeeping system, an AR management system, and multiple HR services projects. Objectives of this Role: Working on small teams under the direction from senior staff, the employee will develop and maintain web and Windows applications for the Financial Data Systems Section. Work hours allow employees to flex their shift between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Summer 2026 student position. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Aid in all phases of the software development process (requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and documenting), while developing business software solutions that are used by SwRI staff. Use .NET to maintain legacy applications and/or participate in the development of new systems. Legacy applications are written in VB.NET, while newer applications utilize C#. Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field. Coursework in Business Administration and/or Accounting is a plus. 0 years: Working knowledge of C#, .NET Core, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, HTML, Javascript, Bootstrap, or Oracle is a plus. Good verbal and writing skills are 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 An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

Who We Are: Network Telecommunications Services: Responsible for connectivity and communications needs for the Institute. This includes network administration of routing, switching, unified communications, wireless and ISP connectivity. In addition, we manage AV operations and the telecom infrastructure inside/outside plant. Objectives of this Role: Maintain centralized collaboration systems. Handle centralized network management. Deploy new network equipment and process break/fix requests. Monitor device health via SNMP monitoring systems. Cross-train into other areas of responsibility on the Network Team. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Maintain centralized collaboration systems. Configuration of routing, switching and voice gateways on network equipment from various manufacturers. Configuration of SNMP monitoring systems. Documentation of network through drawings, formal documentation and change control process. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related degree field with relevant experience. In lieu of Bachelors Degree, 10 years directly related professional level voice systems administrator experience a high school education or equivalent plus a current Cisco Certified Network Professional-Collaboration (CCNP Collaboration) certification. 6 years: Experience with on-premise Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and auxiliary applications. 1 years: Experience with enterprise network routing, switching and SNMP monitoring systems. 1 years: Experience with Fortinet, Cisco and/or Aruba network equipment. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: The Structural Engineering Department conducts technical projects related to the design, development, fabrication, testing, inspection and evaluation of aircraft, marine and land-based structural and mechanical systems for industry and government. Objectives of this Role: Provide technical guidance for quality management system and quality assurance/engineering program implementation on government and commercial projects conducted under recognized quality standards for hardware, software, and manufacturing. Help formulate & implement quality assurance engineering & quality control procedures. Perform quality management system internal gap assessments and surveillances to determine and evaluate the level of compliance on projects. Provide support during external/customer audits of the quality system. Act as an integral project team member, support product development (design, fabrication, testing and inspection) and project quality management activities from the proposal stage through product delivery and warranty service activities. Interface with project engineers and department/division management, as well as customer, supplier, and contract representatives as necessary on quality and compliance related topics. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Review solicitations and support proposals & cost estimates for satisfying quality requirements. Perform contract reviews for quality. Prepare, assist in the implementation of, and verify compliance to project quality plans to ensure contractual quality requirements are met. Conduct training on quality management system processes, procedures and tools. Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness through KPI metrics & quality reviews. Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming material/services. Perform investigation and analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and effectiveness. Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance system processes and procedures. Communicate and coordinate daily with project personnel and other QA staff, engineers, fabricators, and management. Lead continual improvement efforts & recommend revisions of quality documentation. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline with related experience. Certified Quality Engineer/Manager (ASQ certification) or similar is preferred. 6+ years: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, fabrication, or research environment is required. Experience in implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System in engineering environment is required. 2 years: Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 is required. Familiarity with ASME and/or NAVSEA, AS9100, P-9290, NOTE 5000, NQA-1, ABS and/or SUBSAFE is a plus. Internal or external auditing experience is a plus. 2 years: Experience working as a contributor to an engineering project team is required. Familiarity with drawing review is preferred. Familiarity with design for inspect ability is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills to work with project staff, management, and representatives of the client, suppliers, or regulatory agencies. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions as a Research Computer Scientist. You will be challenged in developing complex and innovative software solutions across a variety of customers and platform types. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, excellent benefits, and working alongside great teammates. Objectives of this Role: Highly motivated, curious, detailed oriented, and passionate critical thinker to add to a dynamic team of Software Architects, other Computer Scientists and Engineers. Contribute to and lead a team through all aspects of the Software Life Cycle using Agile Methodologies, to include but not limited to requirements interpretation, design, trade studies, development, task estimation, testing, task tracking and status, and deployment. Support design and development for new technical solutions and frameworks for thin client, server side development, object oriented programming, embedded programming and database patterns and implementation. Support the technical leads in work breakdowns of larger tasks, effectively be able to estimate individual tasking and assist in estimations for junior staff. Assist and lead small teams planning and task tracking. Be a proactive and self director technical contributor that is capable of mentoring and effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, task updates, technical solutions, questions, and technical documentation, including interactions with the client. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Contributing to the design and development of an advanced software architecture that will utilize object oriented and embedded programming fundamentals, distributing computing, thin clients, and data distribution systems. Actively contribute and eventually lead all phases of the project life cycle: developing technical requirements, designing and developing innovative solutions to difficult problems, testing and integration with a larger system, and installing and documenting complete solutions. Interacting with team members, working with the team and customer to understand requirements and constraints of the target environment. Assisting with the breakdown of larger tasks and developing estimations of individual and team tasks. Activities will include work primarily at SwRI facilities/laboratories and short-term travel to government client facilities in the U.S. and overseas for meetings, system installations and support. Proactively and confidently communicating on task status, communicating with team leads and project leadership, and mentoring junior staff. Must be effective in self-direction on tasks as well as working within a team. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (emphasis on programming and software development) or related such as Computational Engineering. 4+ years: Critical thinking and proactiveness required. Experience in a variety of programming languages such as Javascript, JAVA, C#, C++, HTML5, and Python, as well as comfortable in Agile methodologies for project execution. Be able to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into an application design, implementation, unit and integration testing; software/hardware integration & documentation. Experienced and proficient in working with Microsoft Tools, Software Repositories, Software Engineering practices, Distributed computing, and Computer Science principles. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented, proactiveness, fast learner, work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to self direct. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: Our team, the Cloud Services team within the Information Technology Center, is responsible for EntraID (formerly Azure)/M365 cloud services and Active Directory for the Enterprise. The team provides support and implementation services to support the needs of the Institute. Objectives of this Role: Support of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem in the Microsoft 365 GCC High cloud. Serve as a SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME), with expertise in architecture, solution design, system configuration, and security management. Support and maintenance of SharePoint Sites. Support Microsoft 365 technologies in use by the organization which include Teams, OneDrive, and Office 365 apps. Collaborate with internal and division teams to understand business requirements to develop and implement automation solutions using Power Platform tools. Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI to optimize business processes and create engaging user experiences. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Gather, document, and analyze business requirements, translating them into automated solutions using Power Apps and Power BI. Design, build, test, and deploy Canvas and Model-Driven Power Apps applications with intermediate to advanced UI design. Build and maintain workflows in Power Automate, including approval processes, system integrations, and productivity enhancements. Act as a technical contact for troubleshooting, enhancing, and maintaining SharePoint sites, Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, Teams and Power BI dashboards. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related degree field with relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, 5 years of professional level experience a high school education or equivalent with relevant certifications will be considered. 2 years: Development and support of Microsoft Power platform apps including Power Automate and Power Apps. 1 years: Managing a Microsoft SharePoint M365 online/on-premises environment at an enterprise l. 1 years: Management and support of Microsoft Teams. Technical Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Power Platform Fundamentals, Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Developer, or Power BI Data Analyst Associate preferred. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: We develop and apply advanced computational methods to assess the performance of a variety of engineering materials that are used in a wide range of systems with a particular focus on estimating the life and reliability of high-consequence engineering applications. We seek candidates skilled in analytical and numerical methods that support software development for fatigue crack growth and fracture of metallic materials under sustained and cyclic loading. Most relevant technical areas include damage tolerance, computational mechanics, and computational material science. Objectives of this Role: Join our team to perform fundamental and applied research through the development of advanced fatigue crack growth for material and structural integrity assessments. Help manage our established software codebase and provide guidance on the technical solutions to solve problems related to practical fatigue crack growth, fracture, and structural integrity assessments. Work within a large team and a software operations framework to write integrate, compile, text and debug source code to support long-term, commercial software programs. Apply principles in advanced continuum mechanics, numerical methods, materials science, and applied mathematics to solve unique problems using the modern Fortran programming language. Build and apply skills to support contract research programs, develop new technology areas, and interact with government and commercial clients. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership toward the ongoing development and enhancement of fatigue crack growth software programs: NASGRO and DARWIN . Coordinate accuracy, precision, and consistency test campaigns of predictions implemented within high-criticality commercial software. Drive the development of new practical methods to perform damage tolerance assessments. Champion innovations focused on reducing memory footprint, optimizing computational efficiency, and streamlining the analysis of large datasets. Oversee the resolution of user-reported issues by identifying root causes and implement fixes in a timely manner. Interact with a larger development team to coordinate issue resolution within a large, interconnected, and legacy codebase. Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and development teams to align the software's documentation, usage, and evolution with industry demands. Lead reports and papers on new technical solutions. Lead tasks and projects to completion, ensuring they are delivered within scope, budget, and schedule constraints. Drive improvement initiatives to optimize software development and execution. Requirements: Requires a Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Geomechanics, or similar engineering degree. 1 year related work experience required with a Masters, 0 years required with a PhD. 0-5 years: Experience and/or training in fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth assessment, continuum mechanics, materials science, applied mechanics, applied mathematics, and mechanical behavior of engineering metals. 0-5 years: Experience and/or training in software development processes for scientific computing, including version control, optimization, software verification, relevant programming languages, and programming assisted by ML/AI tools. 0-5 years: Experience in stress-intensity factor solutions, weight function methods, fatigue crack growth algorithms, time-dependent crack growth, small-crack growth mechanisms, threshold, shakedown, rainflow, environmental fatigue, and multi-point computational fracture mechanics. 0-5 years: Experience in customer issue resolution, supporting for legacy code and application programming interfaces, and using ML/AI tools to streamline software development, sustainment, documentation, and verification. A valid/clear driver's license is required. Salary Range: $86,278 - $175,469

GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - STUDENT ANALYST - STUDENT ENGINEER - Robotic Autonomy 10-01538 Who We Are: The Robotic Autonomy Section develops technologies for uncrewed ground and aerial vehicles (UGVs and UAVs), automated material handling and transit, and connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) for government and commercial clients. Objectives of this Role: Support ongoing research and development projects related to autonomous navigation and mobility, autonomous behaviors, command and control, and communication and data sharing. Perform laboratory and/or field testing of hardware and/or software solutions for intelligent/autonomous systems. Areas of R&D include uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and other intelligent systems. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Develop hardware and/or software solutions for intelligent/autonomous systems (connected vehicles, automated vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, unmanned aerial systems). Support laboratory and field testing of intelligent/autonomous systems. Coordinate technical tasks with project managers and engineering staff. Support preparation of technical documentation and presentation material. Additional information about the type of work conducted by the Robotic Autonomy Section can be found at: and Requirements: Must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or directly related degree field. 0 years: Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, and/or intelligent communications. Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., C/C++, etc.) and Robot Operating System (ROS). Ability to safely operate, drive, enter/exit vehicles quickly and safely, climb vehicle ladders, navigate around cables and crawl into vehicle interior spaces. 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 Intelligent Systems home page. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

ASSISTANT PRINTER - PRINTER - Print Services 67-01022 Who We Are: The Communications Department leads print and digital communications on behalf of SwRI, its staff, and its broad technical programs. Responsibilities include developing internal and external technical and corporate messaging materials, coordinating SwRI's presence at tradeshows and other events, and providing creative and print services in support of these and other programs. The Print Services team supports these efforts with exceptional customer service and practical solutions, producing professionally finished products that well represent the organization. Objectives of this Role: Greet internal customers when they call, email, or enter Print Services, determine their needs, and offer the appropriate print solutions. Collaborate with customers to understand requirements for flyers, business cards, mailers, brochures, note pads, posters, stickers, and other print materials. Review job specifications and operate digital and copier printers to produce high-quality print materials. Document project information and bill labor and materials accordingly. Perform other duties as assigned. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Manage bulk variable printing, sorting, and mailing of large color and black & white print jobs. Use document finishing equipment for cutting, folding, trimming, laminating, tab punching, binding, and padding. Perform monthly preventative maintenance to ensure proper machine performance. Maintain printer supplies, paper, ink, and related inventory. Quality check finished print materials and address errors when needed. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. 1-3 years: Experience with high-capacity color and black & white printers including, but not limited to, Xerox, Canon, and Konica-Minolta. 1-3 years: Experience with large format and flatbed printers including, but not limited to, Roland and Vanguard. 1-3 years: Attention to detail and ability to spot and correct quality issues. 1-3 years: Basic computer skills to open, save, and send electronic files using the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Teams collaboration tools, and other print programs. A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status. If you need assistance with completing the application, please Contact Us Back To Top

Who We Are: Cybersecurity Operations' mission is to secure the enterprise by evaluating, implementing, and operating a full suite of tools and services. We are responsible for configuring, engineering, administering, and supporting network and endpoint security systems. Operations include firewalls, intrusion prevention and incident response as well as security orchestration and automation. As part of the Cybersecurity team, the candidate will be part of the technology assessment and implementation process as well as operations and response, candidates will engage in the full security system lifecycle. Objectives of this Role: Provide cybersecurity analysis and support in an Enterprise environment. Deploy, configure, and maintain security applications. Maintain and provide continuous security configurations of cybersecurity infrastructure. Research, recommend, evaluate, and deploy new cybersecurity technologies and capabilities. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Participate in daily review of alerts and incident response (IR) activities. Effectively document system configurations, findings, and results of IR activities. Monitoring and maintaining Endpoint Protection and Response (EDR) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) systems, Enterprise Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing programs. Monitoring and maintaining Next Generation firewall systems and policies and L3/L7 Load-balancing and Web Application Firewall (WAF). Support and management of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. Participate in the support and management of the Enterprise Security Information Event Management (SIEM) solution to include advanced reporting, data analysis and correlation. Participate in the support and configuration of the security for Microsoft O365 Entra ID cloud services. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, IT Operations, or related degree with relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree 5 years of Cybersecurity and/or IT administration experience. a high school education or equivalent and related certifications is required. 3 years: Relevant Cybersecurity and/or IT administration experience with a Bachelors degree. 3-7 years: Experience working with incident response and/or network security platforms such as Endpoint Protection, Threat Intelligence, Security Orchestration Automation and Response. 3-7 years: Experience with administration of modern operating systems (e.g.- Windows Server, Windows Desktop and Linux). Experience with network fundamentals (TCP/IP, Vlans and network subnetting) as well as scripting, development, and utilizing application programing interfaces (API). A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Who We Are: The Purchasing Program Compliance Group's Cybersecurity Office is responsible for vetting vendors for cybersecurity compliance, and ensuring that all procurement processes align with federal CMMC requirements. This position requires strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain management and cybersecurity regulations. Objectives of this Role: Associate Specialist/Specialist position to perform supply chain cybersecurity risk management and ensure supply chain compliance with government cybersecurity requirements. Monitor cybersecurity surveys, review files produced for audit, and assist with training the Purchasing Department and technical division staff. Ensure effective supply chain cyber risk management in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements. Oversee Supply Chain Cybersecurity Compliance to ensure alignment with Federal Government requirements, including Supply Chain Cyber Risk Management (SCRM). Manage and monitor the entire SCRM lifecycle, identify, mitigate, and document risk throughout the process. Attend/ participate in meetings, incl. virtual, conferences, and working groups related to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and other Federal Government cybersecurity requirements. Help develop and maintain policies and procedures and other process documents. Contribute to increasing awareness of supply chain cyber risk management through training for Purchasing and non-Purchasing staff. Continuously monitor suppliers to ensure compliance, identify issues, and work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage timely remediation. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Submit surveys to suppliers to determine compliance with Federal Government cybersecurity requirements. Receive, analyze, and interpret supplier survey responses. Communicate survey results to stakeholders and management as needed. Regularly monitor and stay updated on CMMC rules and regulations, while providing training and guidance to purchasing and technical staff to ensure compliance and understanding. Draft contract language as needed to ensure compliance, and maintain standard language approved by Legal in a central repository. Support DCMA cybersecurity assessments of Purchasing processes, and help develop corrective action plans in the event of findings. Perform daily administrative tasks to document and maintain Purchasing Cybersecurity vendor records, ensuring vendor compliance statuses are accurate, organized, and audit-ready for both internal and external reviews. Develop a deep understanding of the risk landscape for supply chain cybersecurity, and gain a good understanding of how to prioritize and protect against these threats from a procurement standpoint through approved training and online research. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 1-5 years: Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach to mitigating supply chain risks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 1-5 years: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, facilitate teamwork, and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Proven ability to design and conduct effective training. 1-5 years: Must have advanced skills Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), with advanced skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis) as well as experience in Adobe Acrobat, with strong skills in creating, editing, and formatting. A valid/clear driver's license is required.