Engineer - Electronics (REQ 306)
Applied Physical Sciences and General Dynamics
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Applied Physical Sciences and General Dynamics is hiring an Engineer - Electronics (REQ 306). Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Electronics Engineer to join their Sensing and Communications Department. The successful candidate will have a M.S. or B.S. degree in electrical engineering with a focus on analog and digital circuit design, and experience building, integrating, and debugging electronics assemblies. This role supports the design, development, troubleshooting, production, and sustainment of underwater maritime electrical and electromechanical systems.
Key focus areas include Design, integrate, troubleshoot, produce, and sustain complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems, Design, procure, and test custom analog/digital PCBs, and Travel to support exercises.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Electrical Engineering, DoD Security Clearance, and US Citizenship. Important skills include Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Building Electronics Assemblies, Integrating Electronics Assemblies, Debugging Electronics Assemblies, and Analog Circuits. Preferred (not required): Microcontrollers, SPI, Altium For Schematic Capture, and LTSPICE For Circuit Simulations.
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Engineer - Electronics (REQ 306)
Overview: Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Electronics Engineer to join our Sensing and Communications Department. Successful candidates will have a M.S. degree 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.
APS works 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. At APS, 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
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Design, integration, troubleshooting, production, and sustainment of complex electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
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Design, procurement, and testing of custom analog/digital PCBs
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Travel to support exercises
Required Skills and Attributes
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BS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics
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No professional experience is required but past internships in engineering are highly desirable
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Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including, digital multi-meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.
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Experience troubleshooting printed circuit boards and electronics assemblies including cables, sensors, grounding, and noise.
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Ability to grasp, organize, and communicate complex concepts, both electrical and organizational, and interface with multi-disciplinary team.
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Basic proficiency interfacing with Linux based systems
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Basic competence with Matlab data analysis
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Proven experience designing custom PCBs from conception to implementation
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Understanding or experience with electronic layout, bill-of-materials, and assembly process
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Experience designing with analog sensors, ADCs, and embedded processors
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Affinity for working on a team
Preferred Skills and Attributes
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MS in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in microelectronics
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1 to 3 years' experience designing electronics
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Experience with Altium for schematic capture
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Experience with LTSPICE for circuit simulations
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Experience with C/C++ coding for microcontrollers (or similar e.g. Python)
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Experience using National Instruments (or similar) data acquisition systems and LabView
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Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, soldering a plus.
An immediate position is open in our Groton, CT and Gulfport, MS offices.
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.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.
EOE: Vet/Disability
Invitation to Self-IdentifyIn keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.
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Job Category: Engineering Electronics Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Groton CT Gulfport MS
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