Systems Engineer

CTD Systems Engineer

Company Profile:

Teledyne RD Instruments specializes in the design and manufacture of underwater acoustic Doppler products for a wide array of current profiling and precision navigation applications.

Originally founded as RD Instruments, the company was formed in 1982; the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies in August 2005 and now operates as a wholly owned indirect subsidiary.  The company currently employs over 200 multi-disciplined scientists, engineers, technicians, sales, and support personnel; and resides in an 80,000 square foot ISO-9001:2000 facility that includes state-of-the art engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and test areas.

General Overview:

This position reports to the Systems Engineering Manager.  This person will provide technical expertise and support for the new CTD product line which was recently acquired by TRDI.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, versatile with many skill sets, driven to improve processes with the ability to collaboratively work across the organization as a member of the team.  Teledyne RDI offers the fast paced, innovative environment of a small company with the growth opportunities and stability of a large organization such as Teledyne Technologies.

Responsibilities:

Design, analysis and testing of circuitry, software and signal processing algorithms for Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sensor products. 

Analysis of existing products; performance modeling and testing.

Competitive trade studies and technology research.

Support analysis and test needs of other departments.

Support of other product lines and functions as necessary, possibly including projects covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or US Department of Commerce regulations.

Benefits:

Teledyne offers comprehensive benefits which begin immediately and competitive compensation.

Requirements:

Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or Physics.

Minimum of 3 years experience developing products using embedded microcontrollers.

Knowledge of analog circuit design and analysis required

Education and/or formal experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques preferred.

Experience in marine instrumentation is highly desired.

Ability to demonstrate project leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with 8-bit microcontrollers (8051 or Microchip PIC processor preferred).

Solid time management skills, ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.

Ability to work collaboratively on hardware and software and participate in design reviews.

Must be US Person (US Citizen or Green Card holder)

Physical Demands:

Light lifting (up to 50lbs)

Must possess adequate dexterity for modifying or building prototype circuits.

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