Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Senior Embedded Signal Processing Engineer for Undersea SystemsWoburn, MAThe Sensors Division within STR focuses on the development and analysis of advanced sensor systems in the RF, acoustic, and electro-optical domains. This includes the design and development of novel sensors and advanced information processing techniques from ideation to prototype implementations. The Subsea and Seabed Systems (SSS) Group develops and delivers advanced undersea sensor and signal processing systems related to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-ISR applications.The SSS Group is hiring an embedded signal processing engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software implementing signal processing algorithms for distributed undersea acoustic systems. Key to this role is the ability to span signal processing theory & concepts, software development and coding practices, and development on real-time embedded processing hardware ranging from low size-weight-and-power (SWAP) to high performance.Strong embedded coding with a range of languages (C++, python if supported, etc.) and experience implementing signal processing algorithms on low-power processors is expected. A successful candidate will also have working knowledge in multiple of the following areas: interfacing with analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, analog and digital filters, build development containers, software development practices, mathematics, and/or scientific computing.What you will do:Design, develop, and optimize real-time acoustic signal processing algorithmsImplement software on various hardware platforms, including low-SWAP processors, ARM processors, and server-class processorsUtilize development containers, git repositories, and Jira for efficient task management and collaborationEnsure software meets stringent real-time and high-fidelity requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and validate software on target hardware for distributed undersea systemsWho You Are:Signal Processing Knowledge: Solid understanding of acoustic signal processing principles and techniques with experience in acoustic array processingSoftware Optimization Skills: Ability to optimize software for performance and resource constraints on low-SWAP processorsOptimization Algorithm Experience: Ability to apply optimization algorithms of various types to physical design and signal processing problems, for example adaptive signal processingEmbedded Systems Expertise: Strong experience in developing software for embedded systems, particularly on ARM processors and DSP boards. Relevant experience may include for wearables and IOT devicesReal-Time Processing: Proven ability to design and implement real-time deterministic algorithms for acoustic signal processingProgramming Languages: Proficiency in low-level programming languages (C/C++) and high-level languages (MATLAB, Python)Operating Systems: Experience with LINUX operating systems, particularly in embedded environmentsDevelopment Tools: Familiarity with development containers, version control systems (git), and task management tools (Jira)Shell Command Proficiency: Skilled in using shell commands for debugging, monitoring system resources, managing processes, logging system activities, scripting routines, and debugging in Linux-based operating systemsInterface Proficiency: Proficiency with I2C, UART, and SPI interfaces for communication with hardware componentsCollaboration: Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindsetAnalytic Thinking and Communication: Strong Mathematical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skillsActive Security Clearance with eligibility to support special access programs, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S governmentEven Better:Autonomy software experience: Proficiency in Mission Oriented Operating Suite Interval Programming (MOOS-IvP) and Laboratory for Autonomous Marine Sensing Systems (LAMSS) use with embedded systemsUndersea Acoustic Experience: Demonstrated experience implementing embedded real-time signal processing software for undersea acoustic systems.Experience with Active Noise controlActive Top Secret (TS) security clearanceExperience interacting with U.S. Navy and other U.S. Government organizations and processesExperience with field testing the developed systems, especially at-sea testing including acoustic communications, data analysis to demonstrate at-sea performance, etc.Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $139,000 - $170,000The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.