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SRI

Senior Aerospace Engineer

SRI

. Lead project planning and execution by developing and maintaining project schedules and spend plans .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead project planning and execution by developing and maintaining project schedules and spend plans
  • Track expenditures, forecast resource needs, monitor milestones, and coordinate with stakeholders on schedule or budget risks
  • Attend customer meetings, discuss project status, clarify requirements, address technical questions, and document decisions and action items
  • Develop, maintain, and execute approved aircraft ASE ground test plans and procedures
  • Verify equipment installation, system interfaces, functional response, and display indications against requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Collect and analyze test data, document results and discrepancies, and support fault isolation, corrective action, and regression testing
  • Verify ASE and mission software versions and configurations following maintenance or system reinstallation
  • Install approved updates and mission software loads and conduct functional checks for compatibility
  • Evaluate software performance against operational requirements and recommend updates or changes
  • Provide pilot/crew training in CONUS and OCONUS classroom and on-aircraft settings
  • Coordinate with U.S. embassies, field support representatives, and supporting organizations on training and support activities
  • Lead mechanical design from concept through detailed design and production, including 3D modeling, material/component selection, tolerance and fit analysis, structural evaluation, prototyping, design reviews, testing, and refinement
  • Develop and review wiring schematics and mechanical design documentation from system through assembly levels
  • Coordinate with electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams to resolve design questions and support system integration
  • Maintain engineering records, document design and configuration changes, contribute to design reviews, and track technical issues through resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors or Masters in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
  • Holds an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or is eligible to obtain and maintain one
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in electronic warfare, aircraft survivability, threat analysis, or a related field (ideal candidate)
  • Ability to analyze aircraft interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553B data buses, Ethernet, power, grounding and bonding, signal wiring, and RF paths
  • Experience reviewing interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, pinouts, aircraft installation drawings, and technical manuals and verifying system configurations
  • Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo
  • Knowledge of engineering drawing practices, GD&T, fits, clearances, and interpretation of technical drawings
  • Experience preparing and reviewing BOMs, interface drawings, assembly drawings, and supporting engineering documentation
  • Basic programming or data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, or C++

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Pay for Outstanding Performance program eligibility
  • Annual Performance Based Compensation program eligibility
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Background check following a conditional offer