Science and Research Analyst

MANTECH; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Science & Research Analyst to join our team in Silverdale, WA. This onsite role involves applying advanced math and physics to simulate underwater acoustic energy impacting Navy submarine stealth and survivability.

The candidate will develop predictive models, build automated tools using MATLAB and Python, and lead multidisciplinary teams while interfacing with Navy sponsors and delivering high-level technical briefings.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 4+ years in technical research, engineering analysis, or data modeling.
• Strong coding skills in MATLAB and Python; familiarity with Linux, Docker/Podman, GitHub.
• Experience leading teams or projects with customer/sponsor management.

Responsibilities

• Apply math and physics to simulate underwater acoustic energy for Navy submarines.
• Develop predictive models for energy propagation, far-field signatures, and detection boundaries.
• Build automated tools and analyze high-volume sensor data with MATLAB and Python.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and align milestones with sponsor requirements.
• Present findings to leadership and generate technical evaluation documents.
• Support VV&A tasks for acoustic modeling and simulation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Code debugging

Education

MS degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LINUX

Docker

Podman

GitHub

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Science & Research Analyst to join our team in Silverdale, WA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Apply complex mathematical and physics concepts to simulate the propagation and detection of underwater acoustic energy, directly impacting the stealth and survivability of the U.S. Navy submarine fleet
• Develop, refine, and execute predictive mathematical and physical models to simulate underwater acoustic energy propagation, far-field signatures, and sensor detection boundaries
• Utilize MATLAB and Python to build automated tools, process high-volume sensor data packages, and conduct complex statistical trend analyses for the NAVSEA Vibration Machinery Program
• Lead and coordinate technical tasking across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that overall team milestones align closely with project sponsor requirements
• Interface directly with Navy private interests and Government technical sponsors to deliver technical briefings, write high-level technical evaluation documents, and explain complex analytical methodologies to all levels of leadership
• Bridge the gap between advanced data science techniques and structural/hydro-acoustics engineering, while concurrently leading tasking workflows and interfacing directly with project sponsors to communicate findings, blueprints, and analytical strategies
• Support program verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) tasks for acoustic modeling and simulation frameworks
• This position may require up to 25% travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Physics, or Mathematics
• 4+ years of experience in technical research, engineering analysis, or data modeling contexts; relevant academic experience may be counted toward this requirement
• Expert-level proficiency in writing code, debugging, and building algorithmic modules using MATLAB, Python, LINUX, Docker, Podman, or GitHub
• Experience with advanced mathematics (statistical modeling, differential equations) and/or physics principles as applied to structural acoustics or wave propagation problems
• Experience leading functional teams or technical projects, including direct customer/sponsor management and requirement scoping

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with naval ship-silencing initiatives, acoustic trial procedures (radiated, platform, or structure-borne noise testing), or machinery health analytics. Familiarity with Visual Studio Code
• Knowledge of existing NSWCCD specialized analysis systems or databases (e.g., Common Analysis Tool (CAT))
• Established track record of lead authorship on technical reports, technical data packages (TDPs), or articles for professional trade journals

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current or active Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.