Scientist – Sensing and Communications (303)

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS); Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Comfortable working conditions

Job summary

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) in Stonington, Connecticut, is looking for a Scientist to contribute to their Sensing and Communications Department. This role involves supporting the design and development of complex undersea acoustic systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold an MS or PhD in a relevant field and have experience in acoustic communication systems, digital and analog circuit design. The position offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience developing innovative technology solutions.
• Ability to lead complex technical tasks.
• Experience with acoustic communication systems design.
• Knowledge of digital and analog circuits.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of complex undersea acoustic systems.
• Support ongoing and future programs in maritime systems.
• Address system design challenges in cross-functional teams.
• Design and execute at-sea experiments.

Skills

Acoustic communication systems

Digital circuits

Analog circuits

Fundamental physics

Mathematics principles

Excellent communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS or PhD in Ocean Engineering

MS or PhD in Applied Mathematics

MS or PhD in Applied Physics

Job description

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is 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.

APS works 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 a number of ongoing and future programs pertaining to areas of 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 Attributes and Skills

• 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 Attributes and Skills

• 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.

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. A security clearance is a condition of employment that typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

An immediate full‑time position is open with flexibility to work out of any of the following locations:

• Groton, CT
• Pawcatuck, CT

EOE: Vet/Disability