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Applied Physical Sciences and General Dynamics Senior Engineer - Electronics (REQ 305) in Groton, Connecticut
Senior Engineer - Electronics (REQ 305)
Overview: Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated senior-level Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department. Successful candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD degree in electrical engineering with a focus in analog and digital circuit design. Successful applicants will support the design and development, troubleshooting, production, and sustainment of a wide variety of underwater maritime electrical and electromechanical systems.
Candidates must have a proven track record of designing and implementing custom PCBs, preferably for prototype R&D systems. Experience should include designing mixed-signal PCBs with ADCs & DACs, microcontrollers, DC/DC converters, digital communications protocols (RS232/RS422, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP), high speed signaling, signal conditioning, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, energy storage and power management, and interfacing to embedded microprocessors. Previous experience laying out boards and/or managing vendors that provide layout services is highly desired. Laboratory experience with power supplies, multi-meters, o-scopes, and data acquisition systems is required, including experience with integration and testing of PCBs, electronics components and systems. Candidates should be able to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment with other engineering disciplines to solve technical and logistical problems.
APS works on exciting, technically challenging, cutting-edge technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. At APS, you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. You will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Design, integration, troubleshooting, production, and sustainment of complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
Design, procurement, and testing of custom analog/digital PCBs
Travel to support exercises
Project leadership/technical communication
Mentoring junior staff
Required Skills and Attributes
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics
BSEE and 8 or more years' experience, or MSEE and 5 or more years' experience, or PhD and 4 or more years' experience
Extensive experience designing complex, multi-layer, high-density PCBs is essential
Extensive designing with analog sensors, ADCs, and embedded processors
Experience with, or oversight of, electronic layout, bill-of-materials, and assembly process
Understanding of digital signal processing techniques and processes
Experience with low-noise electronics design
Basic understanding of Matlab aided data analysis
Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering
Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.
Troubleshooting printed circuit boards and electronics assemblies including cables, sensors, grounding, and noise.
Ability to grasp, organize, and communicate complex concepts both electrical and organizational and interface with multi-disciplinary team.
Basic proficiency interfacing with Linux based systems
Basic competence with Matlab data analysis
Preferred Skills and Attributes
S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics
Prior experience designing electronics for underwater maritime systems
Prior experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits
Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams
Experience mentoring junior EE staff on electronics design, PCB implementation, and board troubleshooting
Experience briefing customers
Experience with C/C++ coding for microcontrollers (or similar e.g. Python)
APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. An immediate position is open in our Groton, CT office. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.
EOE: Vet/Disability
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Job Category: engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Groton CT