Embedded Electronics and Robotics Engineering Associate

Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Design and implementation of embedded electronics and robotics systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL)/

• Design and implement embedded electronics hardware containing microcontrollers, A/D converters, power supplies, etc.; including schematics, board layout, fabrication, validation, system integration, and troubleshooting. This hardware will support sonar, radio, and navigation system projects
• Design, develop, and test real-time signal processing algorithms and system control logic on embedded hardware
• Robotics electrical system design, testing, and troubleshooting
• Create supporting documentation for hardware and software designed to support ATL projects
• Participate in data collection exercises, data management, and data analysis
• Support the installation and testing of equipment in field locations
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or other related engineering or science field.
• Experience in designing digital and analog electronics hardware and developing software applications in an embedded environment.
• Hands‑on electronics experience such as soldering and wiring assembly and the use of common electrical test equipment.
• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing their time.
• This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgement, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
• Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Two or more years of experience in the development, implementation, and field testing of digital signal processing algorithms and embedded systems for sonar applications.
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical hardware for the control and operation of compact battery‑operated systems using both analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience with robotics and electro‑mechanical system hardware including motors, actuators, and various sensors.
• Experience designing and coordinating the development of entire systems.
• Experience with embedded programmable logic and processors such as MSP
  430s, DSPs, FPGAs, Raspberry Pis, and NVIDIA Jetsons.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD tools and IDEs including SPICE, KiCad, PADS, Solid Works, Visual Studio, STM
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  CubeIDE, and Code Composer Studio.
• Demonstrated knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, Assembly, Java, Linux, real time operating systems, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification, image processing, radio communications.
• Prior work experience in professional or research‑oriented electrical hardware and software development.
• Demonstrated excellent…