Senior Computer Engineer

Job description: We are looking for a highly motivated senior-level computer engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department.Successful candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD degree in electrical and/or computer engineering with a focus in embedded systems development.Professional experience beyond 7 years is desired but may not be required in all circumstances.Successful applicants will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater sensing, tracking, and communication arrays, acoustic communication transceivers, wireless power transfer, high power acoustic transmit arrays, and electromechanical actuators.Candidates must have a proven track record of designing and implementing state machines and algorithms on prototype R&D embedded systems.Applicants should be familiar with workflows and development on FPGAs, System-on-Chips/System-on-Modules, Digital Signal Processors, as well as Microcontrollers, and should be experienced at writing VHDL as well as C/C++ programming and compilation in a Linux environment.Additionally, experience with userspace driver development, ADCs & DAC interfacing, digital communications bus protocols (RS232/RS422/RS485, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP, CAN), high speed signaling (LVDS, LVPECL), and SoC cross-domain interconnect (e.g., AXI), is required.Previous experience with hands-on integration and testing of embedded systems into larger platforms is highly desired, including familiarity with and use of typical electronic laboratory test equipment.Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesDesign and development of complex data handling infrastructure on embedded systems and implementation of signal processing algorithms on these platforms (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 environmentBasic understanding of signal processing and Matlab data analysis BS in electrical engineering and/or computer engineeringAble to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security ClearancePreferred Attributes and Skills:Experience in design and development of systems for use with underwater acoustic sensorsExperience with System-on-Chip/System-on-Module and their associated workflowsExperience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuitsExperience with userspace driver development in LinuxExperience working with ADCs/DACs and associated clocking and digital interfacingExperience 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 developmentExperience working in an electronics laboratory environment, familiarity with common measurement devices (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.), and experience troubleshooting embedded systemsExperience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teamsThis role is located in Groton, CT and full relocation is provided. This position can also be located in our Concord, MA office. Qualifications: 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 environmentBasic understanding of signal processing and Matlab data analysis BS in electrical engineering and/or computer engineeringAble to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security ClearancePreferred Attributes and Skills:Experience in design and development of systems for use with underwater acoustic sensorsExperience with System-on-Chip/System-on-Module and their associated workflowsExperience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuitsExperience with userspace driver development in LinuxExperience working with ADCs/DACs and associated clocking and digital interfacingExperience 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 developmentExperience working in an electronics laboratory environment, familiarity with common measurement devices (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.), and experience troubleshooting embedded systemsExperience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teamsThis role is located in Groton, CT and full relocation is provided. This position can also be located in our Concord, MA office. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Successful applicants will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater sensing, tracking, and communication arrays, acoustic communication transceivers, wireless power transfer, high power acoustic transmit arrays, and electromechanical actuators.Salary Type : Annual SalarySalary Min : $ 140000Salary Max : $ 190000Currency Type : USD