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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University's Center for Connected Autonomy and AI (CA-AI) is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer - Boca Raton, FL.

This is a one-year position, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and evaluation.

This position will help to advance the design, development, and experimental validation of wireless communication and sensing systems. The position centers on the development of next-generation wireless technologies—acoustic, optical, and RF—supporting applications in ocean monitoring, robotics, and autonomy.

You will join cross-disciplinary research teams working on prototype systems that integrate acoustic modems, sensor arrays, signal processing algorithms, and AI-enabled control into autonomous platforms such as unmanned aerial, surface and underwater vehicles (UAVs/USVs/UUVs). Your work will span algorithm development, simulation, and embedded implementation, with opportunities to transition concepts from the laboratory to field trials in coastal and offshore environments.

Summary of Responsibilities:

+ Design, implement, and evaluate signal processing algorithms for acoustic, RF, mmWave and hybrid wireless systems (acoustic/optical/RF).

+ Develop real-time communication and localization protocols for autonomous platforms operating in challenging, bandwidth-limited, and multipath-dominated channels.

+ Conduct modeling and simulation of propagation, noise/interference conditions, and channel variability to guide system performance expectations.

+ Implement algorithms on embedded and edge devices (SDRs, FPGAs, and low-power microcontrollers) for deployment in mobile and fixed platforms.

+ Lead laboratory experiments and contribute to at-sea testing, including system deployment, operation, and recovery.

+ Collaborate with faculty, graduate/undergraduate researchers, and external partners (industry, AFRL, DIU, NSF) to drive innovation in underwater wireless connectivity.

+ Document and communicate results through technical publications, proposals, and conference presentations.

+ Job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program.

+ Sick Leave Pool Program.

+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Philosophy; or a master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Strong background in digital signal processing, underwater acoustics, and/or wireless communication systems.

Hands-on experience with: MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ for algorithm design and simulation and Software-defined radios (USRP, RFSoC) or embedded acoustic modems.

Laboratory and field experimentation with aerial/sea-surface/underwater systems.

Knowledge of underwater acoustic propagation, communication protocols, and sensor network design.

Strong communication and technical writing skills, with demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams.

Salary:

$100,000 - $117,000 per year.

College or Department:

College of Engineering & Computer Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Application Deadline:

2025-11-11

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

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Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

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Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.