Senior Engineer – Electrical – Sensing and Communication Systems (REQ 347)

Applied Physical Sciences Corp.; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp. (APS) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop a robust inductive power and data acquisition system for maritime applications.

Lead analog front end, high‑noise suppression, power electronics, and EMI/EMC considerations for harsh/environments and Navy deployment. You will collaborate with embedded software, mentor engineers, and contribute to design reviews, test plans, and field demonstrations up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years’ experience, or PhD with no industry experience.
• Expertise in low-noise analog circuitry, sensor interfaces, ADC-based DAQ chains, grounding, and noise floor optimization.
• Experience with high power electronics, DC/DC converters, magnetics, MOSFET/IGBT stages, and power amplifiers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and validation of a low noise, high reliability data acquisition system via an inductive air-gap link.
• Develop analog front end circuitry, ADC interfaces, filtering, clocking, and signal integrity safeguards.
• Design and optimize inductive power transfer, coil/magnetics, drivers, rectification, and DC/DC conversion.
• Implement and validate digital communication methods over an inductive link (modulation, encoding, error correction).
• Oversee PCB development including schematic ownership, layout review, and quality practices.
• Integrate DAQ, power, and communication subsystems into maritime or underwater assemblies.
• Troubleshoot with lab instruments and collaborate with embedded software for firmware timing and fault reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design reviews and prototype evaluations.
• Prepare documentation, test plans, analyses, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support field testing and demonstrations up to 10% travel.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Power electronics

Data acquisition systems

PCB design

Embedded microcontrollers

Digital communications

EMI/EMC knowledge

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Security clearance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD (no industry exp)

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSPICE

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of an advanced inductive power and data acquisition system for maritime applications. This position focuses on designing a robust, low‑noise, high‑integrity DAQ system that operates across an air‑gapped inductive power and communications interface.The ideal candidate has deep experience in mixed‑signal electronics, precision data acquisition, power electronics, magnetics, and embedded communications, along with a demonstrated ability to deliver reliable hardware solutions for harsh or mission‑critical environments.The selected engineer will work within and help guide a multidisciplinary team developing technology intended for US Navy deployment, where high reliability, data fidelity, and environmental resilience are essential.APS provides a dynamic small‑company environment that rewards technical excellence, fosters innovation, and encourages engineers to collaborate directly with teammates and customers.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and validation of a low noise, high reliability data acquisition system powered and communicated through an inductive airgap link.
• Develop analog front end circuitry, including high resolution ADC interfaces, filtering networks, clocking, low noise preconditioning, and signal integrity safeguards.
• Design and optimize inductive power transfer systems, including coil and magnetics design, high efficiency driver stages, rectification, regulation, and DC/DC power conversion.
• Implement and validate digital communication methods over an inductive link (modulation schemes, encoding, error correction, data integrity strategies).
• Oversee custom analog/digital PCB development, including schematic ownership, layout review, and compliance with mixed signal best practices.
• Integrate DAQ, power, and communication subsystems into electromechanical assemblies intended for maritime or underwater operation.
• Perform system level troubleshooting and refinement using laboratory instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and digital probes.
• Collaborate closely with embedded software engineers to ensure correct firmware behavior, sequencing, timing, configuration, and fault reporting across the inductive interface.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute technical leadership during design reviews, architecture discussions, and prototype evaluations.
• Prepare and present documentation, test plans, analyses, and technical briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Support field testing and technology demonstrations as needed (up to 10% travel).

Required Skills and Attributes

• BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years’ experience, or PhD with no industry experience. Concentration in mixed signal design, power electronics, or data acquisition systems.
• Expertise designing low noise analog circuitry, including sensor interfaces, ADC based DAQ chains, grounding schemes, and noise floor optimization.
• Demonstrated experience designing high power or high efficiency electronics, including DC/DC converters, magnetics, MOSFET/IGBT based stages, and power amplifiers.
• Strong background in mixed signal PCB design, component selection, and layout review for noise sensitive and high reliability systems.
• Proficiency with microcontrollers, embedded processors, and digital communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, RS422, etc.).
• Experience designing or qualifying electronics for harsh environments, including EMI/EMC considerations and environmental tolerance.
• Strong laboratory-based debugging skills and the ability to diagnose complex system interactions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to multidisciplinary teams and customers.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience designing hardware for underwater maritime systems or other mission critical applications.
• Prior experience developing inductive power transfer or magnetic coupling systems.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout review.
• Experience with LTSPICE, MATLAB, or other circuit modeling and data analysis tools.
• Experience mentoring junior engineering staff or leading design teams.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, acoustic sensors, or underwater transducer technology.

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 locations: 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-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran.

Invitation to Self-Identify as Protected Veteran