Development Lead Engineering Scientist

Job Posting Title:

Development Lead Engineering Scientist

----

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

----

Position Open To:

All Applicants

----

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

----

FLSA Status:

Exempt

----

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

----

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

----

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

----

Job Details:

Purpose

Lead engineering development activities in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop and test sensor, diver, and robotic systems for underwater applications.

• Develop printed circuit boards for system power, communication, and processing components. Development activities will include schematic, layout, fabrication and troubleshooting.

• Support development of system concepts and enhancements for new systems.

• Support field and operational testing of systems.

• Conduct analysis for the evaluation, fielding, and operational employment of systems.

• Coordinate and oversee the work of project development teams under guidance of the project manager.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar technical degree.

• Three years of experience in a technical work environment. 

• Experience in designing digital and analog electronics hardware for battery-powered applications. 

• Experience in developing printed circuit boards to include developing schematics, supporting layouts, supporting production, and troubleshooting boards. 

• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.  

• Proficient in use of computer systems. 

• Mechanically inclined, skilled in the use of basic tools, and have basic electrical skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in in in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar technical field. 

• Experience in the design of unmanned systems. 

• Experience developing electronics for unmanned vehicles.  

• Experience and/or detailed knowledge of SCUBA diving principles and considerations for diving equipment.  

• Significant knowledge of US Navy Diving operations. 

• Experience working on US Navy operations and programs. 

• Experience developing sonar systems. 

• Experience in systems engineering. 

• Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management. 

• Understanding of software engineering processes and standards. 

• Experience in field testing or acting as a test director. 

• Experience with top-down design of systems. 

• Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing. 

• Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards. 

• Demonstrated knowledge in as many as possible of the following: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real-time and concurrent systems, and web services.

• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing. 

• Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment. 

• Recent or immediate availability for access to classified information.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0. 

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this invest