Engineer
Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin is a small business with a 35-year history in applied materials science research and development for government and private industry. Our firm seeks an Engineer/Scientist with an advanced degree in Engineering for the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Division to support research and development efforts on site in SW Austin. An ideal candidate will become actively involved in:
Primary Responsibilities / Job Functions
This is an In-Person position. Facility located in SW Austin, Texas.
TRI Austin, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Skills the NDE group values include:
Requirements
This is an In-Person position. Facility located in SW Austin, Texas.
The ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is mandatory.
See: https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/FAQs-Facility-Security-Officers/
M.S. level or Ph.D. in an engineering field is required for this position. Additional certifications (such as PMP, ASNT certifications) are a plus, but not required. Travel will be required as necessary to meet project and business development goals. TRI Austin is a small business with an innovative, multi-disciplinary staff and a flexible, and intellectually stimulating environment. Excellent quality of life in Austin, TX and attractive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
TRI Austin, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Since its founding in 1975, TRI has grown to 13 wholly-owned subsidiaries employing over 120 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personal around the world. TRI’s headquarters is located on a 20-acre campus in the Austin hill country with additional locations in the Austin area and operations in California, South Carolina, Florida, Australasia, Brazil, and Africa.
TRI’s 13 operating businesses encompass a wide array of services and products and technologies as well as provides analytical testing and lab services for many industries. Our testing laboratories specialize in compressed air and gas analysis, geosynthetic materials testing, geotechnical materials characterization, erosion control materials testing, plastic pipe characterization, and evaluation of protective clothing.
TRI is active in the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Program with a focus on applied material sciences in the areas of polymer chemistry, mechanical and electrical engineering, composite material design and analysis, and non-destructive testing and evaluation of materials. TRI companies have vast experience with contracted research and development projects for government agencies including the Department of Defense, and the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program. We also work closely with a broad range of private sector clients.
Once products and technologies are developed, we evaluate and execute the appropriate business models to best ensure success. Our clients have access to extensive experience, innovation and resources that lead to solutions, creating an added value critical for long term relationships.