Senior Computer Engineer

NPAworldwide; New London (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a senior computer engineer for the Sensing and Communications Department in Groton, CT. The role involves embedded systems design, FPGA development, and C/C++ programming in a Linux environment to support underwater maritime systems and related sensor networks.

Successful candidates will hold BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE and have strong FPGA, VHDL, and DSP knowledge. The position offers relocation assistance and a potential Concord, MA location, with a competitive annual salary.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering
• MS/PhD preferred for advanced roles
• Strong background in embedded systems and FPGA development

Responsibilities

• Design and development of embedded data handling infrastructure and signal processing algorithms (50%)
• Laboratory testing and integration with larger electronic systems, and field testing (30%)
• Project leadership and coordination (20%)

Skills

FPGA development

VHDL programming

C programming for microcontrollers/DSP

C++ programming in Linux

Signal processing basics

BS in electrical/computer engineering

Education

BS in electrical engineering

MS in electrical engineering

PhD in electrical/computer engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

AXI protocol

IP Core development

SoC/SoM workflows

Linux driver development (userspace)

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated senior-level computer engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department.

Successful candidates will have a BS, MS, or PhD degree in electrical and/or computer engineering with a focus in embedded systems development. Professional experience beyond 7 years is desired but may not be required in all circumstances.

Successful applicants will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater sensing, tracking, and communication arrays, acoustic communication transceivers, wireless power transfer, high power acoustic transmit arrays, and electromechanical actuators.

Candidates must have a proven track record of designing and implementing state machines and algorithms on prototype R&D embedded systems. Applicants should be familiar with workflows and development on FPGAs, System-on-Chips/System-on-Modules, Digital Signal Processors, as well as Microcontrollers, and should be experienced at writing VHDL as well as C/C++ programming and compilation in a Linux environment.

Additionally, experience with userspace driver development, ADCs & DAC interfacing, digital communications bus protocols (RS232/RS422/RS485, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP, CAN), high speed signaling (LVDS, LVPECL), and SoC cross-domain interconnect (e.g., AXI) is required. Previous experience with hands-on integration and testing of embedded systems into larger platforms is highly desired, including familiarity with and use of typical electronic laboratory test equipment.

Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Design and development of complex data handling infrastructure on embedded systems and implementation of signal processing algorithms on these platforms (50%)
• Laboratory testing and integration with larger electronic systems, and field testing of these systems (30%)
• Project leadership (20%)

Required Attributes And Skills

• 4 or more years of experience with FPGA development, VHDL programming, and associated workflows
• 4 or more years of experience with C programming for Microcontroller and/or Digital Signal Processor development and testing
• 4 or more years of experience with C++ programming and compilation in a Linux environment
• Basic understanding of signal processing and Matlab data analysis
• BS in electrical engineering and/or computer engineering
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Attributes And Skills

• Experience in design and development of systems for use with underwater acoustic sensors
• Experience with System-on-Chip/System-on-Module and their associated workflows
• Experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits
• Experience with userspace driver development in Linux
• Experience working with ADCs/DACs and associated clocking and digital interfacing
• Experience working with digital communication schemes (RS232/422/485, I2C, I2S, SPI, McBSP, CAN)
• Experience working with high-speed digital signaling (LVDS, LVPECL)
• Experience with the Xilinx IDE, Vivado, Advanced eXtensible Interface (AXI) protocol, and custom IP Core development
• Experience working in an electronics laboratory environment, familiarity with common measurement devices (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.), and experience troubleshooting embedded systems
• Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

This role is located in Groton, CT and full relocation is provided. This position can also be located in our Concord, MA office.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will support the design and development of a wide variety of underwater maritime systems including payloads for unmanned underwater vehicles, underwater sensing, tracking, and communication arrays, acoustic communication transceivers, wireless power transfer, high power acoustic transmit arrays, and electromechanical actuators.

Salary

Annual Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 USD