SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER

Who We Are:

Providing design, development, and analysis on components, engines, transmissions, and vehicles.

Objectives of this Role:

• Serve as project leader and contributor on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Internal Research conducted at SwRI and Commercial Clients.
• Requires expertise in system dynamics, modeling, and controls to develop innovative solutions for energy efficiency, performance, and emissions reduction for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and electrified powertrains.
• Responsible for program planning, customer interface, project oversight, and the direction of junior staff.
• Oversee and prepare bids, promotional efforts, and proposal presentations.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Serve as project leader and contributor on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Internal Research conducted at SwRI and Commercial Clients.
• Requires expertise in system dynamics, modeling, and controls to develop innovative solutions for energy efficiency, performance, and emissions reduction for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and electrified powertrains.
• Responsible for program planning, customer interface, project oversight, and the direction of junior staff.
• Oversee and prepare bids, promotional efforts, and proposal presentations.

Requirements:

• Requires a Masters degree or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Must have 4 years of post-baccalaureate experience as an Engineer, or a related automotive engineering or research occupation.
• The 4 years of experience must include experience with modeling, simulation and testing of control algorithms for conventional, electrified or connected vehicle powertrains; MATLAB, Simulink, and GT-Power and dSPACE with Control Desk.
• The 4 years of experience must include experience with working on powertrain projects, including algorithm development and vehicle testing; collaborating with government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), industry partners, or academic institutions;
• The 4 years of experience must include experience with analyzing test and simulation data; troubleshooting issues, investigating systems in question & identifying root causes; communicating test data & results to clients by providing reports, PowerPoint presentations; publishing peer-reviewed technical or journal papers.
• The 4 years of experience must include experience with establishing methods and procedures for lab staff to conduct testing including written checklists and visual guides; and preparing bids, proposals and leading promotional efforts for new projects and clients.
• Must travel 10% domestically.
• Interested applicants must submit an application at for Job Code: 65-00637.
• Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is currently recruiting for various positions in accordance with our internal Career Ladder and established educational and experience requirements. Our recruitment process ensures that education and experience requirements align with what is considered standard for each occupation at SwRI.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.