Southwest Research Institute

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CEO: Adam Hamilton
Founded: 1947 (78 years old)
Company Size: 2,000 - 3,000
Industry: Scientific R&D Services
Headquarter: San Antonio , TX
Website: https://www.swri.org

Southwest Research Institute: Latest Job Openings, Reviews and Ratings & Profile wise Salary Distribution

We currently have 170 open jobs at Southwest Research Institute. We've calculated that the average salary at Southwest Research Institute is $51K based on 160 user-submitted salaries A total of 23 Southwest Research Institute employees gave Southwest Research Institute an average happiness rating of 3.9 out of 5.0.

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Latest Job Openings at Southwest Research Institute

Job Profile	Job Location	Description	Date of Opening
Job Profile ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - GENERAL CLERK 3 - Administrative Support	Job Location San Antonio, TX	Description * Answer incoming client calls and maintain files. * Check to see if samples have arrived at the oil storage warehouse. * Use our programs to log samples...	Date of Opening 5/29/2025
Job Profile GENERAL CLERK 2 - GENERAL CLERK 3 - Contracts	Job Location San Antonio, TX	Description * Prepare proposals and agreements using Office 365 and basic templates in addition to independent composition of various letters utilizing...	Date of Opening 5/31/2025
Job Profile ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - SR. ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - Subcontract Invoice Processing	Job Location San Antonio, TX	Description * Review and document subcontractor invoices timely in accordance with policies and procedures, standard business practices, subcontract...	Date of Opening 6/1/2025
Job Profile STUDENT TECHNICIAN - A/C Shop	Job Location San Antonio, TX	Description * HVAC System Oversight and Maintenance: Help conduct monthly evaluations. Read schematics, manuals, and blueprints. * Responsive Communication...	Date of Opening 6/1/2025
Job Profile LEAD IT SPECIALIST - SR. IT SPECIALIST - Linux System Admin - Spacecraft Operations - Boulder, Co...	Job Location Boulder, CO	Description * Be part of an on-site team that proactively maintains and develops Linux infrastructure to support a 24x7x365 uptime service that includes research...	Date of Opening 5/31/2025

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Southwest Research Institute Salary Distribution

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12 Senior Research Engineers from Southwest Research Institute submitted salaries.

$72K Research Engineer

$71K Research Analyst

$33K Senior Technician

$33K Technician

$36K Lab Technician

$80K Senior Research Analyst

$103K Principal Engineer

$46K Senior Lab Technician

$40K Assistant Specialist

Southwest Research Institute Reviews and Ratings

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3 Senior Research Engineers from Southwest Research Institute submitted reviews

3.6 I've worked for Southwest Research Institute for over 10 years. There is quite a variety of technology and careers at SwRI. With more than 10 technical divisions, each division is really like its own company. For instance, the Automotive Divisions (2 divisions) do more standardized testing of engines/lubricants, whereas the space sciences division has more large government contracts. The corporate culture within each division is unique. This is a good place to get valuable experience!

6 Anonymous Employees from Southwest Research Institute submitted reviews

3.5 I've had mixed experiences at SwRI. At times, it has been a fun and interesting place to work, but some glaring problems have kept me from truly enjoying my job here. Although I was promised in my interview that there would be a lot of variety, that has not been my experience. The culture here seems very sluggish and risk-averse for a supposedly cutting-edge research company. Even the IR&D program heavily favors safe bets, and it feels like the bean counters are running the show.

6 Anonymous Employees from Southwest Research Institute submitted reviews

3.9 The company is now steadily declining; growth has remained stagnant for the past few years. The new president initially brought in to turn things around has only succeeded in running it further into the ground. Instead of downsizing unnecessary support staff, changes have been made to add more forms, processes, and paperwork, making it difficult for divisions to maintain a net positive revenue. Senior management positions are all given to people with a proven track record of not rocking the boat. It used to be a good place to work, and the automotive division and space science divisions are still not bad. Otherwise, I would not recommend it anymore. Or at least until major changes have been made and the president has been replaced.

Southwest Research Institute Careers & Info

Southwest Research Institute
Overview Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, applied research and development organization. Established by oil magnate Thomas Slick, Jr. in 1947, its initial mission was to provide contract R&D to industries and the U.S. government. SwRI's early contributions included innovations for the automotive industry, environmental sciences and materials research. The institute quickly grew to become the largest nonprofit of its kind in the United States.

SwRI has its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices and laboratories in Utah, Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland, Georgia and Beijing, China. It currently conducts research in space technology, mechanical engineering, applied physics and geolocation, among many other fields. About 4,000 projects are active at any given time across the institute's network. SwRI's annual operating budget exceeds $580 million.

Southwest Research Institute Job Information

SwRI employs approximately 3,000 staff members. Career opportunities for scientists, physicists, engineers and technicians in every discipline attract candidates from all over the world. Salaries are competitive. Benefit packages are generous and include full medical, paternity and adoption leave, military leave, relocation assistance and employee assistance programs. SwRI proudly hires returning veterans and military personnel.

What jobs pay the most at Southwest Research Institute?

Principal Engineer is the highest paying job at Southwest Research Institute at $102,000 annually.

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