Senior Underwater Acoustics & Systems Lead

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a Principal Underwater Acoustics Engineer to provide technical leadership across algorithm development, modeling, data analysis, rapid prototyping, and field testing. You will translate complex maritime problems into capable solutions for government sponsors, guiding cross‑functional teams and ensuring rigorous evaluation in lab and field environments.

You will collaborate with government sponsors, manage multidisciplinary projects, and contribute to the department's technical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience or 5 years with PhD.
• Advanced degree in EE/CE/ME/Ocean Eng, Physics or Math.
• Experience applying quantitative methods to complex problems.
• Ability to lead technical development and communicate with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on undersea and maritime problems.
• Design, develop, and evaluate signal processing algorithms.
• Model acoustic propagation and sensor performance.
• Develop prototypes and integrate hardware and software.
• Plan and conduct field tests and lab evaluations.
• Engage with sponsors and present results clearly.

Skills

Advanced math & physics

MATLAB

Python

Technical leadership

Clear communication

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Ocean Engineering, Physics or Math

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

MITRE seeks a Principal Underwater Acoustics Engineer to provide technical leadership across algorithm development, modeling, data analysis, rapid prototyping, and field testing. You will translate complex maritime problems into capable solutions for government sponsors, guiding cross‑functional teams and ensuring rigorous evaluation in lab and field environments.

You will collaborate with government sponsors, manage multidisciplinary projects, and contribute to the department's technical