Generate monthly cost data, labor hour tracking, financial reports, perform analysis for future spending, and present to various levels of management at SwRI. * Assist with annual NASA budget request ...
Generate monthly cost data, labor hour tracking, financial reports, perform analysis for future spending, and present to various levels of management at SwRI. * Assist with annual NASA budget request ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
The Operating Systems Support Section provides Windows support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. The section is also responsible for managing the VMWare ...
The Operating Systems Support Section provides Windows support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. The section is also responsible for managing the VMWare ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems-San Antonio,Texas
$16.25 - $22/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems-San Antonio,Texas
$16.25 - $22/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
QUALITY TECHNICIAN - SR. QUALITY TECHNICIAN - Institute Quality Systems
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
The purpose of this role is to support SWRI measurement and test equipment (M&TE) for all Divisions and departments. This is accomplished through the calibration of pressure, vacuum, flow ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
The Purchasing Compliance Group is SwRI Purchasing's internal procurement oversight function, dedicated to continuous assessment and improvement across the Purchasing Department. We conduct internal ...
Since the 1940s, SwRI has supported U.S. and friendly foreign governments, as well as commercial clients. While a non-profit research institution, SwRI develops state of the art solutions to real ...
Since the 1940s, SwRI has supported U.S. and friendly foreign governments, as well as commercial clients. While a non-profit research institution, SwRI develops state of the art solutions to real ...
Electrician - Navy/Submarine
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $31/hr
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
Electrician - Navy/Submarine
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $31/hr
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician-San Antonio,T...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician-San Antonio,T...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
SwRI's headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, we are an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3000 employees. The Solar ...
SwRI's headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, we are an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3000 employees. The Solar ...
ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - Mission Implementation - Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO · On-site
$57K - $94K/yr
SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3200 employees. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of SwRI ...
ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST - Mission Implementation - Boulder, CO
Boulder, CO · On-site
$57K - $94K/yr
SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3200 employees. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of SwRI ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician-San Antonio,T...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician-San Antonio,T...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
PRINCIPAL CRAFT TECHNICIAN - SR. CRAFT TECHNICIAN - Facility Operations Electrician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
We support SwRI, a nonprofit R&D organization serving government and industry clients. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes. Objectives of this ...
SAFETY ENGINEER - SAFETY SCIENTIST - Health, Safety, Environmental Professional
San Antonio, TX · On-site
SwRI is a nonprofit R&D organization headquartered in San Antonio, TX, with over 3,000 employees providing innovative solutions to industry and government clients worldwide. In this role, you will ...
SAFETY ENGINEER - SAFETY SCIENTIST - Health, Safety, Environmental Professional
San Antonio, TX · On-site
SwRI is a nonprofit R&D organization headquartered in San Antonio, TX, with over 3,000 employees providing innovative solutions to industry and government clients worldwide. In this role, you will ...
GROUP LEADER-R&D - Financial Planning and Analysis /Finance
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$95K - $124K/yr
Guide Project Record Sheets, SwRI Tracker, IOU inputs, resolving invoice issues, project closeouts, labor and non-labor transfers, monthly financial reports, etc. Lead delivery of routine and ad hoc ...
GROUP LEADER-R&D - Financial Planning and Analysis /Finance
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$95K - $124K/yr
Guide Project Record Sheets, SwRI Tracker, IOU inputs, resolving invoice issues, project closeouts, labor and non-labor transfers, monthly financial reports, etc. Lead delivery of routine and ad hoc ...
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| Required Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, often with specialized training in systems or aerospace | Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, often with licensure for certain roles |
| Work Environment | Research labs, aerospace facilities, government projects, often in collaborative teams | Design offices, manufacturing plants, testing facilities, project sites |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in aerospace, defense, and research sectors | Manufacturing, automotive, energy, and product design industries |
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Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
Job description
- Develop, maintain and analyze assigned sections of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tracking project technical scope while meeting programmatic requirements. Identify rudimentary program schedule performance problems, develop or track simple solutions and schedule mitigation.
- Apply knowledge obtained from a STEM educational background to collaborate with technical teams and identify tasks, and logistics for instrument development & logistical coordination.
- Use network-driven scheduling and critical path methodology to identify schedule risks.
- Coordinate with technical teams to collect hardware development status and resource load activities.
- Support logistics activities in planning for fabrication and tracking progress and costs of complex spaceflight hardware elements and software.
- Monitor financial status for NASA/NOAA missions, including data collection and analysis for risk-based cost control efforts, compiling financial data for reporting cost validation efforts against ongoing technical work, vendor financial tracking, and cost performance trends.
- Generate monthly cost data, labor hour tracking, financial reports, perform analysis for future spending, and present to various levels of management at SwRI.
- Assist with annual NASA budget request (PPBE) and presentation.
- Work on mission/instrument projects to create, maintain and analyze an IMS using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
- Produce data/graphics (in Xcel & Visio) to report timeline data, critical path drivers and evaluate schedule risks.
- Based on understanding of technical tasks/challenges, develop what-if scenarios, work arounds & recovery plans to minimize impacts to the project schedule.
- Report key project milestones and activities necessary to achieve project objectives and track progress toward deadlines.
- Assess project programmatic health within the month.
- Identify rudimentary problems for limited scope, develop standard solutions using critical thinking for what-if scenarios, work arounds and recovery plans to minimize impacts.
- Report key milestones and finances to achieve project objectives and track progress toward deadlines.
- Generate monthly deliverables for reporting cost, schedule, and technical milestones.
- Oversee and report on hardware procurement and fabrications. Logistics coordination to track procurements manufacturing and production, and the integration of logistics into schedule management
- Meet and communicate on a recurring basis with team members acting as specialists, technical leads, control account managers (CAMs), deputy project managers, and others assigned tasks to facilitate situational awareness.
- Requires a Bachelors degree in Astrophysics, Earth and Space Exploration, Engineering Technology, Physics or other related fields with specialized knowledge in space exploration.
- 0 years: Utilize technical, scientific or engineering knowledge of practices and protocols of NASA missions through the lens of technical operations procedures. Ability to prioritize tasks, demonstrate critical thinking, have attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams, ability to exercise good judgment, diligence, follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate utilizing different techniques to build strong relationships.
- Knowledge of project IMS logistics planning, budgeting and forecasting. Ability to learn multiple corporate and customer specific business, financial, schedule and database applications used for mission management.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Scheduling Software (MS Project, P6) and Adobe Acrobat.