Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer

Draper•Cambridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Draper's Acoustic and Vibration Technologies group is seeking a signal processing professional to develop computational methods for technology that solves critical problems of national importance. As an Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer, your role will focus on the research and development of sensing and communications systems, from concept through design and delivery. You will also contribute to the development of presentations, proposals, and whitepapers that sustain and win customer business.

Requirements

Proficiency in programming language.
Ability to write software routines to run laboratory experiments including data collection, storage, and basic data reduction.
Demonstrated consistency, accountability and flexibility managing multiple and competing priorities.
Proven ability to lead technical solutions to complex user requirements.
Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, optics, or similar.
3-5 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a bachelor's degree.
0-3 years experience in Physics Engineering or related with a master's degree.
Familiar with C, C++, and/or MATLAB (Python) for algorithm development on a variety of devices and instruments.
Familiar with LTspice, MATLAB (Python), Simulink, COMSOL and/or other multi-domain modeling applications.
Familiar with Audio Precision, National Instruments, Liquid Instruments, and/or similar test and data acquisition systems.
Applicants selected for this position will be requires to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PhD degree preferred.
Candidates should be familiar with several of the following signal processing principles and techniques: Phased acoustic arrays, beamforming, Kalman filters, etc.
Audio and speech feature identification/classification
Stochastic analysis for sensors and signals
Continuous and discrete-time filter design and implementation
Communications (modulation, demodulator, channel modeling, synchronous detection, etc.)
Control systems (classical and/or modern)

Responsibilities

Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques.
Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches to meet prototype or production requirements.
Responsible for planning and conducting hardware projects or phases of projects.
May provide technical consultation and work leadership to other team members.
Development of quantum, optical, and/or photonic sensors and instruments.
Provide recommendations for performance improvements and cost reduction efforts.
Apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.
Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Performs other related duties as assigned.