Systems Engineering

Overview:

APS is seeking recent Masters or exceptional Bachelors graduates with 0-2 years of experience and expertise in one or more of the following fields: Electronics Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, or Applied Mathematics.  This position will involve working closely with senior staff on the development of software and hardware to support acoustic system R&D.  Background in signal processing, electronics design, DSP and FPGA development, and acoustics is desired.

Job Functions:

• Develop numerical models to simulate the performance of complex systems • Develop software for data acquisition and autonomy for remote sensor systems • Develop custom electronics to acquire and process data from high-channel count acoustic    arrays • Develop proof-of-concept systems utilizing commercial-off-the-shelf componentry

 

Position Requirements: 

• BS/MS in engineering or BA/MA in mathematics • Highly proficient in Matlab and C • Experience programming on embedded platforms (DSP, FPGA) and in Linux • Background in signal processing • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level    (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Interested candidates should contact Jeffrey Allanach via email.

Signatures Engineer/ Scientist

The APS Platform Signatures Engineering Department is looking for one or more highly motivated engineer(s) / scientist(s) with a recent Masters or PhD to support research, development and engineering efforts, focusing on acoustic and electromagnetic signature prediction and mitigation. Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas; Acoustics, structural acoustic and/or electromagnetics modeling and simulation, acoustics and vibration testing / test planning and methodologies, applied physics and/or applied mathematics. The candidate would ideally have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background. 

This position will involve working closely with senior staff on a range of challenging acoustic design and analysis efforts, ranging from mitigation of existing noise issues to supporting the design of future platforms to meet acoustic requirements. Representative efforts would include developing analytical and numerical models of components, systems and platforms using finite element and statistical energy modeling methods, assisting in the development, implementation and validation of specialized analysis methodologies, participating in the design, planning and conduct of laboratory and field experiments, performing test data reduction, analysis and assessment, developing and assessing novel noise mitigation strategies, and conducting acoustic design. 

A background in Matlab programming and / or exposure to finite element analysis codes such as Abaqus or Nastran would be beneficial. Familiarity with state-of-the-art data acquisition and processing systems would also be helpful.
An immediate position is open in Groton, CT. Other locations such as Lexington, MA, Suffolk, VA and Arlington, VA may be considered as well. Small company environment offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

US Citizenship Required. Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Interested candidates should contact Dave Warwick via email. 

Acoustics Scientist

APS is looking for a recent Masters or PhD graduate with expertise in one or more of the following fields: Acoustics, Seismology, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. This position will involve working closely with senior staff on complex problems in atmospheric and underwater acoustic propagation modeling, and acoustic signal processing and parameter estimation.

Background in algorithm development and computational modeling in MATLAB, C++ and/or Fortran is desired. Background in any of the following areas would be beneficial: sonar or radar signal processing, detection and estimation theory, adaptive signal processing, imaging, structural vibrations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and numerical methods.

Positions are open in both the Washington, D.C. and Groton, CT areas. Small company environment offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

US Citizenship Required. Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.