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Sensing and Communications Scientist

NPAworldwide, New London, Connecticut, us, 06320

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to contribute to the success of our Sensing and Communications Department. Ideal candidates will have an MS or PhD and a background in subsea technology, acoustics, electronics design, sonar signal processing, autonomous systems, software, and an understanding of Navy technologies and operations are desirable. We work on exciting, technically-challenging, research and development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address challenging national security needs. This position will allow applicants to collaborate with subject matter experts across the company as well as both lead and/or make meaningful contributions to project teams and their objectives. Applicants will have an opportunity to participate in all parts of the research and development process, from first-principle analysis through to prototyping and testing of integrated systems.

Responsibilities

Support design and development of complex undersea acoustic systems

Support development and execution of ongoing and future programs pertaining to innovative maritime systems

Support cross-functional teams to address complex system design challenges, while satisfying rigorous design requirements

Support the design and execution of at-sea experiments

Required

An MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline

Experience supporting and partnering with senior technical staff to develop innovative technology solutions that meet customer/user needs

Ability to technically contribute to and lead a variety of complex technical tasks at a detailed level

Excellent communication and interaction skills with project managers, IPT leads, and customers

Experience with the design or use of acoustic communication systems

Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits

Rigorous understanding and application of fundamental physics and mathematics principles

Desired

Experience successfully managing multiple multidisciplinary technical programs, with responsibilities including scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and accountability for deliverables

Alternatively, experience with US Navy undersea warfare leadership and operations

Experience contributing to and leading programs through various stages along the technology lifecycle, from science and technology to research, development and deployment

Experience designing complex undersea systems with custom PCBs, embedded software, and data acquisition, and signal processing

1 or more years experience developing and/or designing communications systems for wireless and/or underwater applications

Location

Groton, CT

Pawcatuck, CT

Qualifications

Required: An MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline

Experience supporting and partnering with senior technical staff to develop innovative technology solutions that meet customer/user needs

Ability to technically contribute to and lead a variety of complex technical tasks at a detailed level

Excellent communication and interaction skills with project managers, IPT leads, and customers

Experience with the design or use of acoustic communication systems

Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits

Rigorous understanding and application of fundamental physics and mathematics principles

Desired: Experience successfully managing multiple multidisciplinary technical programs, with responsibilities including scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and accountability for deliverables

Alternatively, experience with US Navy undersea warfare leadership and operations

Experience contributing to and leading programs through various stages along the technology lifecycle, from science and technology to research, development and deployment

Experience designing complex undersea systems with custom PCBs, embedded software, and data acquisition, and signal processing

1 or more years experience developing and/or designing communications systems for wireless and/or underwater applications

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to contribute to the success of our Sensing and Communications Department. Ideal candidates will have an MS or PhD and a background in subsea technology, acoustics, electronics design, sonar signal processing, autonomous systems, software, and an understanding of Navy technologies and operations are desirable.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 170000

Currency Type : USD

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