Essential Responsibilities
- Work with engineering team (systems, hardware, and software) to develop an acoustic sensing design that meets customer needs
- Perform PCB design and updates, testing, data collection, and analysis
- Develop analog electronics, including hydrophone selection
- Serve as lead system analyst in the design, collection and verification of bench and at-sea data gathering events for acoustic solutions
- Design and baseline system test plans and lead their implementation and execution in the field
- Participate in concept and design reviews
- Develop and test algorithms associated with hydro-acoustic mission objectives
- Support the development and delivery of solution-specific training to customers
- Prepare reports on sensing effectiveness and system performance, including data analysis, data interpretation, results obtained, and recommendations on next steps
- Work with manufacturing team to successfully release designs into production
Key Attributes:
- Ability to think analytically
- Strong technical skills in most of the following: acoustics, RADAR and/or SONAR signal processing, algorithm development, detection and estimation theory, wave propagation, and data analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- In depth knowledge of the marine environment as related to acoustic sensing
- Detailed understanding of passive SONAR principles and their application in dynamic ocean environments (i.e., shallow-depth, towed arrays)
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in a relevant science or engineering field. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 9+ years of direct experience developing passive acoustic sensing solutions.
- Experience with acoustic analysis software
- Experience conducting acoustic propagation modeling
- Experience in the design and specification of acoustic arrays, with towed arrays being preferred
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
US Person status required.
Must have or be able to obtain a US security clearance
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $108,000 – 193,000
