Associate Computer Engineer–Sensing and Communication Systems (REQ 346)

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) seeks an entry-level Associate Computer Engineer to contribute to sensing and communications in marine environments. A BS in CS/CE/EE is required; internships welcome.

No professional experience is required, but practical project work is preferred. You will support development of state-of-the-art remote sensing and communication systems for autonomous underwater vehicles, submarines, and related marine platforms, in a small, technically driven team with

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar focus.

Responsibilities

• Support marine system development from concept to production planning and testing.
• Travel for testing (approx. 5–15% of the year).
• Design and fabrication of oceanographic moorings and subsea cables.
• Maintain and operate oceanographic instrumentation and unmanned platforms.
• Write procedures to support fabrication and testing.
• Integrate test gear and assets for sea deployments.
• Prepare for pier-side and at-sea testing.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Linux basics

Electrical schematics

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Altium

ORCAD

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is looking for a highly motivated entry level Associate Computer Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Division. Successful candidates will have a BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar technical field with a focus in embedded digital signal processing. No professional experience is required, but relevant internship experiences are preferred. Successful applicants will support the development of state-of-the‑art remote sensing and communication systems for autonomous underwater vehicles, undersea systems, and other marine applications. 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, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the entire arc of marine system development, starting with conceptualization and design, then to production planning, procurement, fabrication, component level testing and finally to system integration, system testing and sustainment.
• Traveling in support of testing, approximately 5-15% of the year
• Design and fabrication of oceanographic moorings
• Design, fabrication and testing of subsea wet cables
• Maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation and unmanned platforms
• Writing procedures in support of fabrication and testing
• Implementing lessons learned from previous projects
• Integration and optimization of test gear and assets going to sea
• Preparing for and executing pier-side and at-sea testing

Required Skills and Attributes

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with the ability to independently solve moderately complex problems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Ability to use basic hand tools and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.
• Writing procedures in support of integration, production and testing
• Experience with basic data plotting and analysis using Python, MATLAB or equivalent
• Organized and detail oriented
• 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

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering with 1-2 years of industry experience in defense and undersea/maritime domains.
• Experience with Altium, ORCAD or similar electronic schematic capture/simulation tools
• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD or other solid modeling tool
• Familiarity with subsea wet cable design and construction
• Experience at sea and familiarity with offshore rigging
• Experience with mechanical production and sustainment of maritime systems
• Familiarity with localization methods including beamforming
• Experience with acoustic propagation models such as BELLHOP, RAY or CASS/GRAB
• 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.
• Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

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.

An immediate full-time position is open in the following location: Pawcatuck, CT.

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-identifypre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

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