Associate Ocean Engineer – Sensing and Communications (REQ 330)

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP; Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

APPLIED PHYSICAL SCIENCES CORP is seeking a highly motivated Ocean Engineer for a full-time entry-level position located in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. The role supports various impactful projects and requires a B.S. degree in ocean engineering or a related field.

Candidates will assist project teams in designing, maintaining, and testing complex maritime systems while enjoying an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude to solve complex problems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with basic data plotting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support marine system development from design to system testing.
• Travel approximately 5-15% of the year for testing.
• Design and fabricate oceanographic moorings.
• Prepare for and execute pier-side and at-sea testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Data analysis using Python or MATLAB

Education

B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Digital multi-meter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Ocean Engineer for a full‑time entry‑level position supporting several impactful projects across the company. Successful candidates will have a BS degree in ocean engineering or a related field and will focus on building foundational skills and proficiency within their domain. They will be responsible for supporting project teams with a variety of engineering tasks from design and development to assembly, maintenance and testing of complex maritime systems. Ideal candidates will thrive in small, fast‑paced, research & development environments, as a part of larger teams and as individual contributors under the direct supervision and guidance of more experienced engineers. APS works on exciting, technically challenging, cutting‑edge technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the entire arc of marine system development, starting with conceptualization and design, then to production planning, procurement, fabrication, component level testing and finally to system integration, system testing and sustainment.
• Traveling in support of testing, approximately 5-15% of the year
• Design and fabrication of oceanographic moorings
• Design, fabrication and testing of subsea wet cables
• Maintenance and operation of oceanographic instrumentation and unmanned platforms
• Writing procedures in support of fabrication and testing
• Implementing lessons learned from previous projects
• Integration and optimization of test gear and assets going to sea
• Preparing for and executing pier‑side and at‑sea testing

Required Skills and Attributes

• B.S. degree in Ocean Engineering or a related domain
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with the ability to independently solve moderately complex problems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Ability to use basic hand tools and electrical test and measurement equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication to accurately document and report findings to colleagues, customers, vendors, etc.
• Writing procedures in support of integration, production and testing
• Experience with basic data plotting and analysis using Python, MATLAB or equivalent
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to grasp, organize, and communicate fundamental electrical and mechanical concepts, and collaborate successfully with multi‑disciplinary teams

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Experience with Altium, ORCAD or similar electronic schematic capture/simulation tools
• Experience with SolidWorks, CAD or other solid modeling tool
• Basic proficiency interfacing with Linux based systems
• Familiarity with subsea wet cable design and construction
• Experience at sea and familiarity with offshore rigging
• Experience with mechanical production and sustainment of maritime systems
• Familiarity with localization methods including beamforming
• Experience with acoustic propagation models and tools
• Experience or familiarity with electronics assembly, wiring, crimping, and soldering
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory test equipment including digital multi‑meter, oscilloscope, function generator, digital voltage and current measurement probes.
• Experience working in an R&D environment and working in small multidisciplinary teams

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Immediate full‑time position is open in the following location: Pawcatuck, CT.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860‑495‑1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

EOE: Vet/Disability

In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self‑identify pre‑offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

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