Principal Ocean Systems Engineer Communications

The Ed Wallach Search Group; New London (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group seeks a Principal Ocean Systems Engineer for full-time roles in Groton, CT, or Concord, MA. Ideal candidates will possess a BS/MS/PhD in engineering disciplines with at least 7 years of experience in marine systems, focusing on sonar and communication technologies. Responsibilities include designing advanced systems, project leadership, and new business proposals. Applicants should have expertise in MATLAB and communication systems. A DoD security clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DoD or related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of acoustic communications and underwater sensors.
• Experience as a project lead.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative maritime systems.
• Lead project initiatives and marketing efforts.
• Prepare proposals and capture new business opportunities.

Skills

Digital communications

Maritime hardware design

Robotics

Acoustic signal processing

MATLAB programming

Education

BS/MS/PhD in electrical/ocean/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field

Tools

C/C++ programming

Linux programming

Job description

Location: Groton, CT
Security Clearance: US Citizen/Clearable

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 is 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 customers
• 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 communication 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.