Senior Computer Engineer (REQ 327)

Job Summary

Overview:

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a senior-level computer engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development and experience with a wide range of underwater maritime systems.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Design and development of complex data handling infrastructure on embedded systems and implementation of signal processing algorithms (50%)
• Laboratory testing and integration with larger electronic systems, and field testing of these systems (30%)
• Project leadership (20%)

Required Attributes and Skills

• 4 or more years of experience with FPGA development, VHDL programming, and associated workflows
• 4 or more years of experience with C programming for Microcontroller and/or Digital Signal Processor development and testing
• 4 or more years of experience with C++ programming and compilation in a Linux environment
• Basic understanding of signal processing and Matlab data analysis
• BS in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Attributes and Skills

• Experience in design and development of systems for use with underwater acoustic sensors
• Experience with System-on-Chip/System-on-Module and their associated workflows
• Experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits
• Experience with userspace driver development in Linux
• Experience working with ADCs/DACs and associated clocking and digital interfacing
• Experience working with digital communication schemes (RS232/422/485, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP, CAN)
• Experience working with high-speed digital signaling (LVDS, LVPECL)
• Experience with the Xilinx IDE, Vivado, Advanced eXtensible Interface (AXI) protocol, and custom IP Core development
• Experience working in an electronics laboratory environment, familiarity with common measurement devices (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.), and experience troubleshooting embedded systems
• Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

Location

This position is located in the Groton, CT office.

Company Information

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.