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Stantec

Marine Scientist/Biologist

Topsham, ME · On-site

$51K - $74K/yr

Acoustic telemetry * Dive surveys Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials The following experience and attributes are desirable for applicants: * Expertise in marine biological resources

Avail Staffing Company

Tile Installers-Marine

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Candidates will be responsible for installing acoustic/sound dampening tiles and related insulation ... Previous experience installing sound dampening/acoustic tiles in marine, shipyard, or industrial ...

Lynker Corporation

Senior Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL

$87K - $119K/yr

Develop and manage passive acoustics research projects to collect and analyze acoustic data addressing marine mammal distribution, ecosystem ecology, and anthropogenic impact questions. * Provide ...

Lynker Corporation

Senior Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

Develop and manage passive acoustics research projects to collect and analyze acoustic data addressing marine mammal distribution, ecosystem ecology, and anthropogenic impact questions. * Provide ...

AIS, Inc.

Bioacoustics Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

The Bioacoustics Scientist will develop and manage passive acoustic research projects for NOAA SEFSC's Marine Mammal & Turtle Division, focused on cetacean distribution, ecosystem ecology, and ...

AIS Inc

Bioacoustics Scientist

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

The Bioacoustics Scientist will develop and manage passive acoustic research projects for NOAA SEFSC's Marine Mammal & Turtle Division, focused on cetacean distribution, ecosystem ecology, and ...

AIS Inc

Underwater Acoustician

Beaufort, NC · On-site

Analyze acoustic data to characterize marine soundscapes, including biological, geological, and anthropogenic components * Assess occurrence and distribution of marine species, including fishes and ...

AIS, Inc.

Underwater Acoustician

Beaufort, NC · On-site

Analyze acoustic data to characterize marine soundscapes, including biological, geological, and anthropogenic components * Assess occurrence and distribution of marine species, including fishes and ...

AIS, Inc.

Bioacoustic Research Analyst

Honolulu, HI · On-site

The role requires foundational expertise in bioacoustics, programming, and data management within an applied marine science context. Duties/Responsibilities: * Assist with passive acoustic data ...

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine acoustics in the United States is $26.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical workday in Marine Acoustics often involves a mix of fieldwork—deploying and retrieving acoustic equipment at sea—and office-based tasks such as analyzing collected data, preparing technical reports, and developing acoustic models. You’ll collaborate closely with marine biologists, engineers, and regulatory agencies to interpret results and provide recommendations. Expect to participate in planning meetings, contribute to environmental impact assessments, and occasionally present findings to clients or stakeholders. This diverse workflow keeps the role engaging and offers opportunities to develop both technical and project management skills.

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To thrive in Marine Acoustics, you need a strong background in physics, oceanography, or engineering, often supported by an advanced degree and experience with underwater sound principles. Proficiency with acoustic modeling software, sonar systems, data analysis tools, and sometimes certifications like HAZWOPER or advanced diving credentials are valuable. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you interpret results and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These abilities are crucial for accurately evaluating underwater environments, supporting marine research, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

What is a Marine Acoustics job?

A Marine Acoustics job involves studying and applying sound in underwater environments for purposes such as sonar detection, marine mammal monitoring, and underwater communication. Professionals in this field work in industries like defense, environmental conservation, and offshore energy. They analyze sound propagation in water, design acoustic equipment, and assess the impact of human-made noise on marine life. Strong backgrounds in physics, engineering, and oceanography are often required for this role.

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Staff Scientist - Marine Acoustics

Staff Scientist - Marine Acoustics

Sofar Ocean

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$121K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Role
Sofar designs, builds, and deploys ocean sensing networks at a global scale to power ocean intelligence. We are expanding our sensing and intelligence capabilities into underwater acoustics and looking for an experienced scientist/engineer in ocean acoustics to help shape and advance Sofar's underwater acoustics platform.
Responsibilities
  • Help shape Sofar's underwater acoustics strategy, and support the technical vision for an underwater acoustics platform that supports real-world marine applications.
  • Develop capabilities to detect, classify, and localize underwater objects using passive and/or active acoustic sensing methods
  • Advance methods for creating acoustic maps of the marine environment, including characterization of ambient soundscapes, propagation conditions, and relevant oceanographic context
  • Provide an acoustics-centric perspective on sensing system design, deployment strategy, data quality, and performance validation
  • Collaborate with Sofar's oceanic and sensing scientists, software engineers, and firmware teams to translate acoustic research into operational products
  • Coordinate and conduct field experiments, data analyses, and simulation studies to evaluate acoustic system performance in real-world ocean conditions
  • Bring deep expertise in marine acoustics to complement Sofar's ocean science, sensing, and forecasting teams
  • Contribute to product requirements, technical roadmaps, and research priorities for new underwater acoustic capabilities
  • Represent Sofar externally with customers, research partners, government agencies, and the broader ocean acoustics community
Minimum Job Qualifications
  • Deep expertise in underwater acoustics
  • Experience developing acoustic sensing systems or algorithms for detection, classification, localization, mapping, or environmental characterization
  • Strong understanding of marine acoustic propagation, ambient noise, signal processing, and the practical constraints of ocean sensing
  • Experience working with real-world acoustic datasets, field deployments, and/or operational sensing systems
  • Experience applying statistical signal processing, machine learning, or modern AI methods to acoustic detection, classification, or environmental inference
  • Excellent communication skills, and you excel working in a cross-functional team
  • Experience translating scientific research into operational products or customer-facing capabilities
  • Ph.D. in acoustics, ocean engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, oceanography, or a related field, but we will consider highly qualified candidates of any education level with equivalent experience
  • Strong reputation within the ocean acoustics community, with experience contributing to research programs, technical partnerships, or externally funded work
  • Enthusiasm and experience in leveraging LLMs to magnify personal impact
Bonus Points
  • Familiarity with embedded sensing systems, firmware constraints, or edge processing for acoustic applications
  • Familiarity with the constraints of autonomous ocean platforms, including limited power, bandwidth, onboard compute, sensor calibration, and long-duration deployments
  • Comfort working in production codebases when necessary to personally deliver changes.
Estimated Salary Range:
  • $121,000 - $171,000
  • The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and equity package.
Our Approach to AI in the Hiring Process:
At Sofar, we use AI tools in our day-to-day work, and we don't expect our hiring process to be any different. Here's how we think about it:
Applying: Write your own first draft - we want to hear your voice and understand your real experience. AI is fine for refining and polishing, not for generating your story.
Take-home assessments: Complete these on your own unless we've explicitly said otherwise. We'll always be upfront about it when AI is allowed.
Interview prep: Go for it. Use AI to research Sofar, practice your responses, and sharpen your thinking before we meet.
During interviews: This is you. We're a small team and we move fast - live conversations are how we get to know you, and we're genuinely curious how you think in real time.
A note on transparency: We're a lean People team, and we use AI to help with things like drafting job descriptions, preparing interview questions, and candidate communications. We don't use it to make hiring decisions - those are always ours.
The through line: use AI to show more of yourself, not less :)
About Working at Sofar:
Hybrid work: We're a hands-on team building hardware and software that operates in the real world - so being together matters. We ask that most team members are in office at least 70% of the time, though some roles (like field technicians or hardware engineering) may require more. Fully remote roles are designated as such in the job posting.
Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas and retain an immigration lawyer to support the process. While we can't guarantee sponsorship for every role or situation, if we make you an offer, we'll make every reasonable effort to make it work.
A note on applying: We mean it when we say we want the strongest people - not the most credentialed ones. If you're excited about this work but don't check every box, please apply anyway. Research consistently shows that underrepresented candidates are more likely to self-select out, and that's a loss for everyone. Sofar operates at the intersection of ocean science, climate, and technology - the problems we're solving are consequential, and the perspectives we bring to them matter. We're actively working to build a team that reflects that.

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