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Draper · 10 hours ago

Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focused on solving critical national challenges. The Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer will engage in the research and development of sensing and communications systems, contributing to various projects from concept through delivery.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Develops and applies advanced design methods, theories, and research techniques

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

Qualification

Signal processingProgramming CProgramming C++Programming MATLABAcoustic sensor developmentData analysisControl systemsTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsOral presentationFlexibility

Required

Requires a 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

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

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Preferred

PhD degree preferred

The ideal candidate will use their scientific background in audio, acoustic, or vibration applications to develop various technologies

Candidates should be familiar with several of the following signal processing principles and techniques: Phased acoustic arrays, beamforming, Kalman filters, etc

Candidates should have experience with the following engineering hardware and software tools: 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

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga

Health and finance workshops

Off site social events

Discounts to local museums and cultural activities

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees