Embedded Electronics Engineering Scientist Associate

Embedded Electronics Engineering Scientist Associate

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

Hardware and firmware engineering of embedded systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory of Applied Research Laboratories.

• Design embedded electronics hardware containing microcontrollers, A/D converters, power supplies, etc.; including schematics, board layout, fabrication, and troubleshooting. This hardware will support sonar, radio, and navigation system projects.
• Robotics electrical design, testing, and debugging
• Design, develop, and test real‑time embedded software applications under various operating systems including Linux and Android.
• Create supporting documentation for hardware and software designed to support ATL projects.
• Participate in data collection exercises, data management, and data analysis.
• Support the installation and testing of equipment in field locations
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or other related engineering or science field.
• Experience in designing digital and analog electronics hardware and developing software applications in an embedded environment.

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position will require effective management of their own time with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. 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.

• Two or more years of experience in the development and implementation of compact battery operated electronics utilizing both analog and digital circuitry.
• Experience with robotics and electro‑mechanical systems including motors, servos and actuators.
• Experience with embedded computers such as MSP
  430s, DSP's, FPGA's and NVIDIA Jetson.
• Experience in design synthesis utilizing programmable logic and embedded processors with programmable logic devices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAD tools including SPICE, Power Logic, Power
  
  PCB, design tools for Xilinx and Altera programmable logic devices, Visual
  
  DSP++, Cross Core, IAR Embedded Workbench and Code Composer Studio.
• Demonstrated knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, Java, Android, Linux, real time operating systems, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification, image processing, radio communications.
• Prior work experience in professional or research oriented software development.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable (depending on qualifications).

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.