Underwater Acoustics Research Associate Full-time

Underwater Acoustics Research Associate

The Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL) delivers capabilities to government customers for numerous applications, from on-site real-time data-intensive underwater acoustic signal processing to standalone remote field systems.

ESL is seeking a motivated individual to conduct SONAR and underwater acoustics research and development with an emphasis on acoustic modeling and simulation, signal processing, experimentation, and data analysis.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and assess advanced underwater acoustic modeling techniques and algorithm development across various disciplines such as signal processing, statistical inference, propagation modeling, and system integration.
• Conduct objective, research-centric analysis and assessments of real and simulated data for ARL:UT and industry SONAR systems and algorithms.
• Communicate results of scientific research to sponsors and scientific community through briefings, working groups, meetings, technical reports, and publications.
• Support the planning and execution of at-sea experimentation including hardware and software preparation, logistics, travel, data collection, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with and participate in dynamic, multi-functional teams in support of specific program objectives.
• Other related functions, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other applied science(s)
• Demonstrated and varied experience with signal processing and data analysis.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MATLAB, Python or similar analysis environments.
• Demonstrated ability to document and communicate research findings
• Ability to travel in support of meetings and field work

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment. The position will require effective time management and the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Regular/punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree and training in acoustics and signal processing
• Experience modeling and analyzing ocean acoustic propagation
• Experience with analytical mathematical techniques and numerical computation to model acoustic systems and environments
• Prior research work experience in DoD-related applications
• Experience with physical modeling, underwater acoustics, wave propagation, signal processing and/or sonar; applied mathematics, machine learning, uncertainty modeling and/or statistics; developing in both Windows and Linux environments
• Advanced software proficiency in Matlab, Linux shell scripting, Python, and/or other scientific computing languages
• Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, measurement, field work and troubleshooting
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with 3.5 in core area

Salary Range

$120,000-$165,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

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