Signal Processing Engineer

Position Objective:The Global Research & Development group at Invitrogen is in need of a knowledgeable and experienced engineer with a background in algorithm and software design, development, and validation. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing signal processing algorithms that will be an itegral part of a highly focused fast paced program. The candidate will play a critical role in developing the computational platform necessary to automate the detection and analysis of single biological molecule interactions utilizing real-time image analysis, signal processing, and instrumentation control algorithms.Essential Functions:• Analyze vast amounts of data, understanding and modeling instrument effects, chemistry and molecular biology reactions. • Work as part of a team across a product development life-cycle from research phase breadboards, through functional prototypes, and into production equipment.• Design and deploy complex software architectures across multiple levels including firmware device control, high performance computation and analysis, and graphical user interfaces.• Utilize rapid prototyping and development tools, and a variety of scripting languages and programming languages (C/C++, .NET, Java, MatLab) to analyze large data sets.• Plan, manage, and execute assigned development-related projects utilizing established best practices and/or innovative procedures, applying engineering and scientific knowledge and accumulated experience to complete projects. • Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and provide and/or implement product, process, or document improvements. • Ensure activities are consistent with project critical path, and respond appropriately to changing priorities. Manage activities and assigned projects to reach agreed objectives. • Present findings at group or departmental meetings, as required. • Supervise assigned staff to meet project goals and timelines, as required. Nature and Scope: Position exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Performs duties independently with only general direction given. Job encounters recurring work situations with frequent variations from the norm, involving a high degree of complexity. Works on complex problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors. Measures of Contribution/ImpactContribution is measured through, but not limited to, timely achievement of program milestones, innovative solutions to complex problems, new product development, and successful patent applications, and successful team leadership.Technical Excellence:Established technical expertise; serves as a resource to other departments. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments; advances research in field of specialization.Education:Ph.D. or M.S. in electrical, systems, or software engineeringExperience:• 3+ years of relevant commercial software development experience with C/C++, .NET, Java, MatLab• Training in statistics, computational mathematics, real-time signal processing, pattern classification, statistical analysis, deconvolutions, real-time image analysis, and high performance computing environmentsKey knowledge includes:• Commercial software development experience with C/C++, .NET, Java, MatLab.• Expertise in software design, development, and validation.• Experienced in statistics, computational mathematics, real-time signal processing, pattern classification, statistical analysis, deconvolutions, real-time image analysis, control systems, and high performance computing environments• Working knowledge of molecular biology, chemisty, and/or biology preferred.• Experience with FDA regulated system development/design control is a plus. • Understanding of software and instrumentation development processes and methodologies across multiple disciplines and subject matters is preferred.• Advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documentsKey skills/abilities include:• Must have excellent communication skills with experience in working in teams of cross-functional multi-disciplinary individuals• Ability to manager his/her own work independently and to manage the technical work of cross-functional teams is required. • Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently required. • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple and changing projects and priorities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize scientific results in a clear, concise, accurate manner. • Demonstrated ability to formulate and solve problems. • Proven ability to lead and provide work direction required. • Will need to flourish in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. Contacts:Frequent technical interaction both within the company at all levels, with subordinates, colleagues, members of other departments and company Directors, and with outside scientific collaborators through seminars and publications of research, and customers through site visits and scientific meetings. May interface with external hardware and software developers and will work closely with internal reagent development teams.Working Conditions:Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts.