Engineer – Electronics (REQ 306)

Engineer – Electronics (REQ 306) Overview: Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department.  Successful candidates will have a M.S. degree or B.S. degree in electrical engineering with a focus in analog and digital circuit design and experience building, integrating, and debugging electronics assemblies.  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 solid foundation in understanding and working with analog circuits, digital logic, ADCs, microcontrollers, DC/DC converters, digital communications protocols (RS232/RS422, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP), preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and interfacing to embedded microprocessors. 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 Required Skills and Attributes BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics No professional experience is required but past internships in engineering are highly desirable Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including, digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes. Experience 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 Proven experience designing custom PCBs from conception to implementation Understanding or experience with electronic layout, bill-of-materials, and assembly process Experience designing with analog sensors, ADCs, and embedded processors Affinity for working on a team Preferred Skills and Attributes MS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics 1 to 3 years’ experience designing electronics Experience with Altium for schematic capture Experience with LTSPICE for circuit simulations Experience with C/C++ coding for microcontrollers (or similar e.g. Python) Experience using National Instruments (or similar) data acquisition systems and LabView Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, soldering a plus. An immediate position is open in our Groton, CT and Gulfport, MS offices. 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. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at the employer's site, 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   Invitation to Self-Identify In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability. Invitation to Self-Identify as Protected Veteran Online Form Invitation to Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Online Form