Job description
The Marine Physical Laboratory division at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is seeking a Research and Development Engineer 1 or 2.
Utilizing professional software engineering concepts, the Research and Development Engineer will be tasked with software engineering assignments and work in a specialized engineering field.
Under general supervision, participate in designing, implementing, and testing software for various scientific and research applications.
These applications include real-time instrumentation acquisition systems, APIs to integrate data streams into isochronous packets using POSIX-style threads, and applications for host computers to store and visualize the real time data.
The R&D Engineer must be able to apply their knowledge of computer engineering and data structures to assist in writing software that will be deployed in the field and laboratory.
For this particular position, the * R&D Engineer 1* will, under general supervision:
A.
Assist project engineers in designing, implementing, unit testing, and debugging real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization software for use by researchers and engineers in the field using C/C++, SWIFT, Python, and other languages.
B.
Assist in the design of integrated computer based instrumentation and data acquisition systems for measurements and remote sensing of oceanographic data.
C.
Assist with developing, designing, building, and unit testing of FPGA-based SONAR data acquisition systems.
D.
Assist in the maintenance, testing and deployment of off-the-shelf instrumentation and the development, fabrication and testing of novel oceanographic electronic and mechanical instrumentation systems in support of ocean physics research.
E.
Assist in the preparation and execution of both field expeditions and laboratory measurements.
F.
Participate with scientific personnel in data acquisition, quality control and archiving.
G.
Participate in the operation and development of web-based database systems
For this particular position, the *R&D Engineer 2 * will, under general supervision:
A.
Assist project engineers in designing, implementing, unit testing, and debugging real-time data acquisition, processing, and visualization software for use by researchers and engineers in the field using C/C++, SWIFT, Python, and other languages.
B.
Participates in the design of integrated computer based instrumentation and data acquisition systems for measurements and remote sensing of oceanographic data.
C.
Participates in developing, designing, building, and unit testing of FPGA-based SONAR data acquisition systems.
D.
Assist in the maintenance, testing and deployment of off-the-shelf instrumentation and the development, fabrication and testing of novel oceanographic electronic and mechanical instrumentation systems in support of ocean physics research.
E.
Participates in the preparation and execution of both field expeditions and laboratory measurements.
F.
Participate with scientific personnel in data acquisition, quality control and archiving.
G.
Participate in the operation and development of web-based database systems
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. degree in computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent combination of course work.
Experience in C, C++, VHDL, SWIFT, MATLAB, PYTHON, etc.
Demonstrated experience with ARM processors.
Experience using embedded systems programming including, but not limited to, C/C++ for embedded systems.
Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.
Working knowledge necessary to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
Experience with unit testing on software development.
Experience utilizing Windows, Linux, macOS, and embedded systems.
Analytical and judgment skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with scientific, technical, and administrative personnel.
Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
Analytical skills, and strong skills in attention to detail in implementing and documenting assignments.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
Commitment to contributing to and supporting an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Ability to learn electronic and mechanical design, constructions, and wiring of new instrumentation.
Ability to learn soldering and populating electronic boards with electronic components.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Required Skill Profession
Drafters, Engineering Technicians, And Mapping Technicians