Real-Time Signal Processing Engineer — Sonar Beamforming

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington is seeking a Signal Processor/Software Engineer 3 to join the Environmental and Information Systems Department. The role focuses on imaging sonar array beamforming, detection, localization, and tracking in sonar systems, with real-time code updates and MATLAB-to-C/C++ translation for hardware execution.

Responsibilities include software design reviews, testing, and team collaboration in an agile environment, using Git and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a similar engineering field, and at least four years of experience.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, Python; Linux experience; knowledge of software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Implements, prototypes, and optimizes algorithms in MATLAB and C/C++.
• Contributes to beamforming, detection, localization, and tracking in sonar applications.
• Converts algorithms to real-time execution on dedicated hardware, including GPUs.
• Works with the software team to implement new functionality within the existing code base.
• Supports standalone applications and toolsets as needed.
• Creates user interfaces to control sonar systems and parameters.

Skills

Signal processing

Real-time systems

Agile development

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Sciences

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Git

Bug tracking systems

Linux

Job description

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington is seeking a Signal Processor/Software Engineer 3 to join the Environmental and Information Systems Department. The role focuses on imaging sonar array beamforming, detection, localization, and tracking in sonar systems, with real-time code updates and MATLAB-to-C/C++ translation for hardware execution.

Responsibilities include software design reviews, testing, and team collaboration in an agile environment, using Git and