LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Spacecraft Power Electrical Engineer at Swri Structural Geology & Geomechanics in San Antonio, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

power design

technical leadership

requirements planning

analysis lead

customer interface

mentorship

Lead design and fabrication efforts for spacecraft electrical power subsystems.
Provide technical leadership for spacecraft electrical power subsystem development across the full program life cycle.
Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges.
Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews, tests hardware, propose and preform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage.
Develop electrical power subsystem requirements and verification planning.
Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft.
Work in multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build cutting edge spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
Provide training and mentorship to lower career-level staff.
Lead analyses necessary for the development of a spacecraft electrical power subsystem at unit and spacecraft levels.

Requirements

spacecraft

assembly test

electrical engineering

5+ years

subsystem lead

driver's license

Spacecraft or space system development experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial applications.
Assembly, Integration and Test experience preferred.
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
5+ years: Design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead.
Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

subject to a government security investigation and must be eligible for classified information access

Company

Overview

With decades of experience, SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics provides innovative solutions for geotechnical challenges.
Their team works on large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, applying cutting-edge techniques.
Their deep expertise spans from geomechanical analysis to structural geological modeling, offering both research and consultancy.
The company is known for its high-impact projects in complex geological environments, such as oilfields and mining sites.
One standout project involved evaluating the impact of subsurface pressures on energy extraction, providing vital data to optimize efficiency.
They specialize in risk analysis and ground stability assessments, ensuring safety in critical infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

Field investigations of mechanical stratigraphy and natural deformation in sedimentary strata.
2D and 3D geometric and kinematic modeling, balancing, and restoration with seismic interpretation.
Physical analog modeling of geologic structures using dynamic structured light for digital terrain analyses.
Stress analysis using 3DStress® for fault and fracture tendencies.
2D and 3D geomechanical modeling for subsurface stress prediction and hydraulic fracturing simulation.
Field and classroom training for reservoir characterization and performance insights.

Environment + Sustainability

4 MW Electricity

Supercritical CO2 Plant

Generating power using supercritical CO2 technology to reduce environmental impact.

27,000 RPM

Turbine Speed

Achieved full design speed, demonstrating advanced turbine capabilities.

2.3 T Hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen Production

Continuously producing clean hydrogen for thousands of hours.

2023 Vehicle Completion

Zero Emission Engine

Targeting zero or near-zero emissions in heavy-duty vehicles.

Developing gas-turbine combustion systems using low- and zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, propane, renewable diesel)
Building a high-temperature tubular membrane CO₂ separator for industrial carbon capture
Developing advanced chemical recycling facility for post-consumer plastics via pyrolysis and catalysis, booked through end-2025
Developed methane burner (99.5% destruction) reducing greenhouse gas leaks under ARPA-E’s REMEDY program
Project Z: techno-economic modeling toward onsite zero-carbon electricity generation and roadmap for net-zero power

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found for SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics on provided sources.

Articles

SWRI Geological Services Overview

LinkedIn - SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics

Role

Description

power design

technical leadership

requirements planning

analysis lead

customer interface

mentorship

Lead design and fabrication efforts for spacecraft electrical power subsystems.
Provide technical leadership for spacecraft electrical power subsystem development across the full program life cycle.
Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges.
Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews, tests hardware, propose and preform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage.
Develop electrical power subsystem requirements and verification planning.
Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft.
Work in multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build cutting edge spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration.
Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions.
Provide training and mentorship to lower career-level staff.
Lead analyses necessary for the development of a spacecraft electrical power subsystem at unit and spacecraft levels.

Requirements

spacecraft

assembly test

electrical engineering

5+ years

subsystem lead

driver's license

Spacecraft or space system development experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial applications.
Assembly, Integration and Test experience preferred.
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
5+ years: Design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead.
Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

subject to a government security investigation and must be eligible for classified information access

Company

Overview

With decades of experience, SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics provides innovative solutions for geotechnical challenges.
Their team works on large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, applying cutting-edge techniques.
Their deep expertise spans from geomechanical analysis to structural geological modeling, offering both research and consultancy.
The company is known for its high-impact projects in complex geological environments, such as oilfields and mining sites.
One standout project involved evaluating the impact of subsurface pressures on energy extraction, providing vital data to optimize efficiency.
They specialize in risk analysis and ground stability assessments, ensuring safety in critical infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

Field investigations of mechanical stratigraphy and natural deformation in sedimentary strata.
2D and 3D geometric and kinematic modeling, balancing, and restoration with seismic interpretation.
Physical analog modeling of geologic structures using dynamic structured light for digital terrain analyses.
Stress analysis using 3DStress® for fault and fracture tendencies.
2D and 3D geomechanical modeling for subsurface stress prediction and hydraulic fracturing simulation.
Field and classroom training for reservoir characterization and performance insights.

Environment + Sustainability

4 MW Electricity

Supercritical CO2 Plant

Generating power using supercritical CO2 technology to reduce environmental impact.

27,000 RPM

Turbine Speed

Achieved full design speed, demonstrating advanced turbine capabilities.

2.3 T Hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen Production

Continuously producing clean hydrogen for thousands of hours.

2023 Vehicle Completion

Zero Emission Engine

Targeting zero or near-zero emissions in heavy-duty vehicles.

Developing gas-turbine combustion systems using low- and zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, propane, renewable diesel)
Building a high-temperature tubular membrane CO₂ separator for industrial carbon capture
Developing advanced chemical recycling facility for post-consumer plastics via pyrolysis and catalysis, booked through end-2025
Developed methane burner (99.5% destruction) reducing greenhouse gas leaks under ARPA-E’s REMEDY program
Project Z: techno-economic modeling toward onsite zero-carbon electricity generation and roadmap for net-zero power

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found for SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics on provided sources.

Articles

SWRI Geological Services Overview

LinkedIn - SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics