Transitioning military skills to the private sector
SwRI has a long history of supporting veterans and reservists. Our Veterans Recruiting Plan enhances our efforts to hire and retain veterans and reservists as employees. Veterans of the U.S. military are well educated and trained individuals who are proven leaders, are mission focused, have a strong work ethic, and are team players.
We participate in military recruiting events throughout the year and have a dedicated recruiter to take the lead in recruiting veterans who are seeking new challenges. Contact our recruiter for more information on SwRI employment opportunities.
SKILLBRIDGE DOD TRAINING PROGRAM
SkillBridge allows officers and enlisted members of the U.S. military the opportunity to develop transferrable skills through civilian on-the-job training, internships and apprenticeships. SkillBridge participation is only authorized within the 180 days prior to a member’s retirement or separation date, with an anticipated honorable or general discharge. The Department of Defense will cover military pay and benefits during a service member’s time in the SkillBridge program to allow the service member to fully immerse themselves in the invaluable experience the program offers.
At Southwest Research Institute, we are committed to providing our military service members with an opportunity to intern alongside our highly skilled engineers, scientists, and technical staff while gaining valuable skills and work experience during the exciting transition to the civilian sector.
For questions or details about the Southwest Research Institute SkillBridge Program, please contact us. For more information, read our press release or visit the U.S. DoD SkillBridge website.
Salaried Military-Friendly Positions
If you have at least a Bachelor's degree, SwRI may be interested in hiring you for a full-time technical, professional or management position.
GROUP LEADER-RD - SPACE AVIONICS - Job Code: 05-00142 ANALYST - ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - ELECTROMECHANICAL AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS - Job Code: 14-00956 SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - TECHNICAL EDITOR/WRITER - Job Code: 11-00866 SR. RESEARCH ANALYST - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES - Job Code: 11-00850 LEAD ENGINEER - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - AVIONICS SUSTAINMENT - Job Code: 16-01286 ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER-RD - PROGRAM MANAGER-RD - PROJECT MANAGER - Job Code: 16-01336 LEAD ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - ANALOG DESIGN - Job Code: 16-01322 ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - EXPERIMENTAL/COMPUTATIONAL THERMOFLUIDS - Job Code: 18-01367 ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - SUBCONTRACTS - Job Code: 73-00683Hourly Military-Friendly Positions
If you have a high school diploma or equivalent, an associates' degree or continuing education, SwRI may be interested in hiring you for a full-time entry- level or experienced position.
GENERAL CLERK 3 - ADMINISTRATIVE - Job Code: 11-00859 SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - ELECTRONICS - Job Code: 11-00851 SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - ELECTRONICS - Job Code: 11-00853 SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - ELECTROMECHANICAL OPTICAL SYSTEMS - Job Code: 14-00960 SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES - Job Code: 11-00864 ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM - Job Code: 11-00855 PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - AVIONICS ELECTRONICS - Job Code: 16-01282 TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS - Job Code: 18-01353 SR. TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - FLOW CHARACTERIZATION - Job Code: 18-01368 PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - FLOW CHARACTERIZATION - Job Code: 18-01369MEET SOME OF OUR VETERANS
SwRI made my transition to the civilian workforce easier by helping me recognize how to best apply my military training and experience to my new position.
– R. Briseno (U.S. Navy)
The best advice I can give to someone that will be separating from the military and looking for employment is to find a way to translate your skills from military to civilian life. Be ready to get some retraining to make sure your skill set is relevant to modern expectations.
– T. Alger (U.S. Army)
List of Veteran Resources:
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) (link is external)
Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Leadership Program (link is external)
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service (link is external)
Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans (link is external)
Department of Defense, Employment Assistance (link is external)
VetJobs: America’s Premier Job Board for Veterans (link is external)
Transition Assistance Online (Careers for Transitioning Military) (link is external)
