Garrett Metal Detectors, in operation since 1964, is a worldwide leader in the research, development and manufacture of metal detection products for the security, hobby/sport, and countermine/ERW markets. Garrett is an international standards organization (ISO) 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified manufacturer with its headquarters located in Garland, Texas. We are currently looking to hire a DSP Engineer to perform innovative research and development using simulation tools, mathematical modeling, and the technical knowledge to create, simulate, implement, integrate and test advanced digital signal processing algorithms for metal detectors and similar high-precision instrumentation products. This position will utilize mathematical modeling of magnetic fields and digital signal processing algorithms to help develop complex magnetic sensor arrays and develop analog and digital circuitry to acquire and process high-resolution sensor data.

• Conceive, develop and implement advanced and innovative DSP algorithms to capture, filter, transform, and analyze sensor data.

• Translate algorithms into high-performance, real-time MatLab/Python/C/C++ applications.

• Integrate, verify, troubleshoot, and debug boards and digital systems containing microprocessors, DSP, A/D, D/A, DRAM/DDR, QSPI, flash storage, I2C/I2S, RTOS.

• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and systems engineers to develop advanced metal detection products.

• Utilize magnetic field modeling and DSP algorithms to help develop complex magnetic sensor arrays/systems.

• Develop analog and digital circuitry to acquire and process sensor data.

• Develop low level firmware needed to support circuit development and testing of embedded systems.

• Assist with the development of circuit architectures and schematics.

• Assist with engineering change processes to ensure changes are properly tested and documentation is accurate and updated in a timely manner.

• Maintain required documentation of development and testing activities, including engineering notes and reports.

• Assist in the development and troubleshooting of prototypes.

• Develop and execute necessary tests to evaluate hardware and software designs.

• Follow company standards in software development, testing and documentation.

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, ISO requirements.

• Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

• Minimum of eight years of relevant DSP experience

Skills & Qualifications:

• Digital Signal Processing development and implementation on embedded hardware

• Advanced mathematics, linear matrix algebra, correlations, convolutions, etc.

• Proficient with C/C++ programming language

• Git/BitBucket source code management

• MatLab and/or Python data analysis and algorithm development

• Machine learning

• Mathematical modeling of magnetic fields

• Analog and digital circuit design and analysis, Spice

• Ability to collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills

• Prioritize, organize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise

• May work with or near moving mechanical equipment

Moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature to work from a sitting or standing position.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift up to twenty pounds, with or without assistance

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties is not excluded from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Garrett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.