Electronics Engineer

NPAworldwide; New London (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks an Electronics Engineer to join the Sensing and Communications Department in Groton, CT (relocation available) or Concord, MA. The role focuses on analog/digital circuit design, PCB development, testing, and integration of underwater maritime electrical systems.

Candidates should have BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering with hands-on experience in circuits, ADCs, microcontrollers, and embedded processors, plus proficiency with MATLAB and LabVIEW.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics.
• MS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Internships in engineering acceptable.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

PCB troubleshooting

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Linux interfacing

C/C++ (embedded)

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTSPICE

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department.

Successful candidates will have an M.S. 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.

We work 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.

Here 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 required but past internships in engineering highly desirable.
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multimeter, 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 a 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 with 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 office. Full relocation provided. This position can also be located in Concord, MA.

Qualifications

Why is This a Great Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department. Successful candidates will have an M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical engineering with a focus in analog and digital circuit design and experience building, integrating, and debugging electronics assemblies.

Salary: Annual Salary, $100,000 - $160,000 USD.