Sonar Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Acoustic Data Science Department of the Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking research engineers focused on the areas of acoustics, signal processing, algorithm development, modeling, data analysis, and software engineering with an interest in undersea systems. You will join a team of scientists and engineers working to develop next generation sonar systems and sonar signal processing algorithms for a range of Navy applications. Our teams research areas include active sonar, synthetic aperture sonar, acoustic navigation techniques, acoustic remote sensing, sonar image classification, and sonar system modeling.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Develop modeling and simulation of sonar systems and analysis of sonar data collected by fielded sensors systems
• Make comparisons between the measured data and sonar models, implementation of computer algorithms to extract information from the recorded data, and generation of reports and presentations to document findings
• Work on real-time/high-performance implementation of the developed algorithms and/or models

This job will be filled at the advanced or senior professional level, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience.

This position requires a Master's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline. A degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Math is desired.

Additional responsibilities for the senior professional level may include:

• May serve as a technical leader on multiple sonar projects.
• Provide technical leadership within the division for programs.
• Make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives of moderate to large size and scope projects.
• May supervise lower level employees and students in the group.

Requirements:

• Signal Processing
• Acoustics
• Algorithm Development
• Ability to work well as part of a team are also required

Preferred skill or knowledge:

• MATLAB, Python, C++, CUDA, time-series analysis, and signal processing excellent communication skills, both oral and written, excellent interpersonal skills
• Occasional domestic and international travel to support testing as necessary

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

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