Senior Embedded Signal Processing Engineer for Undersea Systems
Design, develop, and test embedded software implementing real-time acoustic signal processing algorithms for distributed undersea sensor systems, spanning low-SWAP, ARM, and server-class hardware. Core stack: C/C++, Python/MATLAB, Linux, DSPs, and ADC/DAC and serial interfaces.
- Compensation
- $139K–$170K / yr
- Location
- Woburn, MA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Solid understanding of acoustic signal processing principles and techniques with experience in acoustic array processing
- Ability to optimize software for performance and resource constraints on low-SWAP processors
- Ability to apply optimization algorithms (e.g., adaptive signal processing) to physical design and signal processing problems
- Strong experience developing software for embedded systems, particularly ARM processors and DSP boards
- Proven ability to design and implement real-time deterministic algorithms for acoustic signal processing
- Proficiency in low-level languages (C/C++) and high-level languages (MATLAB, Python)
- Experience with Linux operating systems, particularly in embedded environments
- Familiarity with development containers, version control (git), and task management tools (Jira)
- Skilled in shell commands for debugging, monitoring resources, managing processes, logging, and scripting in Linux
- Proficiency with I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces for hardware communication
- Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills
- Active security clearance with eligibility to support special access programs; U.S. citizenship required
- Experience interfacing with analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters and analog/digital filters
Nice to have
- Proficiency in MOOS-IvP and LAMSS use with embedded systems (autonomy software)
- Demonstrated experience implementing embedded real-time signal processing software for undersea acoustic systems
- Experience with Active Noise Control
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
- Experience interacting with U.S. Navy and other U.S. Government organizations and processes
- Experience with field testing developed systems, especially at-sea testing including acoustic communications and data analysis
Full description
About the Team:
The Sensors Division within STR focuses on the development and analysis of advanced sensor systems in the RF, acoustic, and electro-optical domains. This includes the design and development of novel sensors and advanced information processing techniques from ideation to prototype implementations. The Subsea and Seabed Systems (SSS) Group develops and delivers advanced undersea sensor and signal processing systems related to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-ISR applications.
The Role:
The SSS Group is hiring an embedded signal processing engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software implementing signal processing algorithms for distributed undersea acoustic systems. Key to this role is the ability to span signal processing theory & concepts, software development and coding practices, and development on real-time embedded processing hardware ranging from low size-weight-and-power (SWAP) to high performance.
Strong embedded coding with a range of languages (C++, python if supported, etc.) and experience implementing signal processing algorithms on low-power processors is expected. A successful candidate will also have working knowledge in multiple of the following areas: interfacing with analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, analog and digital filters, build development containers, software development practices, mathematics, and/or scientific computing.
What you will do:
- Design, develop, and optimize real-time acoustic signal processing algorithms
- Implement software on various hardware platforms, including low-SWAP processors, ARM processors, and server-class processors
- Utilize development containers, git repositories, and Jira for efficient task management and collaboration
- Ensure software meets stringent real-time and high-fidelity requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and validate software on target hardware for distributed undersea systems
Who You Are:
- Signal Processing Knowledge: Solid understanding of acoustic signal processing principles and techniques with experience in acoustic array processing
- Software Optimization Skills: Ability to optimize software for performance and resource constraints on low-SWAP processors
- Optimization Algorithm Experience: Ability to apply optimization algorithms of various types to physical design and signal processing problems, for example adaptive signal processing
- Embedded Systems Expertise: Strong experience in developing software for embedded systems, particularly on ARM processors and DSP boards. Relevant experience may include for wearables and IOT devices