Southwest Research Institute - San Antonio, TX
posted 5 days ago
- Entry Level
San Antonio, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Propulsion & Energy Machinery Section performs engineering R&D in the fields of industrial heat and power, liquid propulsion, gas turbine combustion, and air-breathing propulsion. Our technologies are powering a cleaner future and advancing state-of-the-art propulsion for air and space flight.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, and testing of systems and components used in a variety of propulsion and energy processes.
- Provide analytical and experimental support to more than one project in a team environment.
- Use commercial engineering software for design and analysis, such as ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL.
- Provide mechanical and machine design support for a variety of applications that include power generation, propulsion, and combustion.
- Contribute and be responsible for technical development of experimental test programs, including developing/operating a new test rig.
- Take responsibility for testing/rig modifications to meet new project objectives.
- Assess the best approach to solve problems and interrogate results for reliability.
- Provide troubleshooting support for tests and simulations with a firm understanding of theories and concepts using a first-principles approach.
- Perform mechanical design tasks at the direction of senior engineers in support of projects/proposal efforts.
- Communicate ideas, results, and other information to coworkers as well as commercial and government clients.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering degree.
- 0-5 years: Mechanical design experience applying tools like FEA to predict component/assembly stresses and evaluate fitness for service.
- 0-5 years: Design, commissioning, and testing experience with high pressure and/or extreme temperature (cryogenic or combustion) process systems, automotive projects or aerospace projects.
- 0-5 years: Experience with industry standards, such as ASME Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31 Piping Codes, machine assembly, maintenance, and repair.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
