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L3HHCM20

Lead Systems Engineering

Millersville, MD

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Lead, Systems Engineer as an acoustics ... Expert fluency in ocean acoustics, including sound speed structure, volume and boundary ...

L3HHCM20

Lead Systems Engineering

Herndon, VA

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Lead, Systems Engineer as an acoustics ... Expert fluency in ocean acoustics, including sound speed structure, volume and boundary ...

Amentum

Degree in Oceanography, Physics, Acoustics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related scientific discipline.(Specify required degree level here, e.g., M.S. or Ph.D., or B.S. with ...

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Ocean Associates

Bioacoustician Specialist

Miami, FL · On-site

$52 - $62/hr

Conduct real-time acoustic monitoring, visual observations, and standard oceanographic data ... Experience programming in MATLAB and/or R programming languages. * Experience with building ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Ocean Engineer

Palm Bay, FL

$87K - $115K/yr

Lead, Ocean Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Available) Job Code: 38037 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job ... Understanding of topics such as underwater robotics, acoustics, or offshore structures * Experience ...

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Principal Ocean Systems Engineer Communications with Security Clearance

Groton, CT • On-site

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Location: Groton, CT We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Ocean Systems Engineer to join our Groton (CT) or Concord (MA) teams. Successful candidates will have a BS/MS/PhD degree in electrical, ocean, or mechanical engineering, acoustics or related field with a focus in maritime systems development . Professional experience of 7+ years in DoD or related industry is preferred, but not required for highly qualified candidates. Successful applicants will support the development of state-of-the-art sonar and communication systems for autonomous underwater vehicles, undersea systems, and other marine applications. Knowledge of acoustic communications, underwater sensors and transducers, electronics design, array processing, underwater acoustic propagation modeling, detection and estimation, embedded systems, and data acquisition a plus. Experience in the following related fields is also highly desired: RF communications, robotics, sonar systems, and signal processing. Responsibilities: • Design and development of innovative maritime systems (50%)
• Project leadership (25%)
• Proposal writing, marketing, and new business captures (25%) Required Attributes and Skills: • BS/MS/PhD in electrical/ocean/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: digital communications, maritime hardware design and prototyping, robotics, and acoustic signal processing
• Experience with marine hardware or system design (sensor arrays, data acquisition, low power embedded processors, batteries, power amplifiers, transducers, subsea cables and connectors)
• Experience as a project lead
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) to lead meetings and prepare written briefs for internal reviews and with customers
• Experience fielding systems, running prototype demonstrations, post processing data to determine system performance, and creating presentation materials to debrief customer
• Expert Matlab programming skills Desired Attributes and Skills: • Experience writing proposals and leading new business captures • Several years’ experience developing and/or designing sonar and/or communications systems
• Experience as principal investigator working on R&D programs for DARPA, ONR, NAVSEA, or other similar DoD customers
• Experience designing electronic/software systems for maritime systems (buoys, UxVs, moorings, submarines)
• Experience with C/C++ and Linux programming skills
• Prior experience with underwater propagation models and/or simulation of wireless communication channels to be used for system performance characterization
• Prior experience with acoustic modems (design or use-of)
• Experience designing/implementing algorithms for adaptive equalization • Experience with DoD approved data encryption devices, anti-tamper, and information assurance
• Prior experience in design and development of underwater acoustic sensors
• Prior experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits
• Experience presenting at technical conferences An immediate full-time position is open at the following locations:
• Groton CT / Pawcatuck CT (preferred location)
• Concord MA Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

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