Senior Underwater Sensors Engineer - Field & Lab Innovator

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a Senior Underwater Sensors Engineer to advance maritime capabilities for government mission needs. You will lead multidisciplinary efforts in algorithm development, modeling, data analysis, rapid prototyping, system integration, and field testing.

The role requires strong applied math, physics, and engineering foundations, with experience in signal processing, sensing, and communications. On-site 3 days/week at MITRE’s McLean location is expected.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Strong foundation in applied mathematics, physics, and engineering, with demonstrated experience applying quantitative methods to technical problems through professional work, research, or technical projects in one or more relevant areas, such as signal processing; algorithm development; detection and estimation; wave propagation; numerical methods; modeling and simulation; experimental data analysis; or prototype development and evaluation
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or comparable analytical tools to develop models, implement algorithms, or analyze physical systems and experimental data
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and ability to communicate technical approaches and results clearly
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate signal processing algorithms for underwater sensing and acoustic communication systems
• Conduct physics-based and empirical modeling of acoustic propagation and undersea sensor system performance
• Develop and integrate sensor, communication, and embedded-system prototypes, advancing hardware and software from concept through laboratory and field evaluation
• Plan and execute field testing and BlueTech Lab evaluations, translating test results into actionable findings for government sponsors
• Contribute to the design of transducers and acoustic sensors for small form-factor and autonomous underwater system applications
• Analyze complex, multi-dimensional maritime datasets and develop defensible technical recommendations
• Support sponsor engagement by communicating technical findings, informing research and development priorities, and responding to emerging mission needs
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and lead defined technical efforts across sonar analysis, wave propagation, acoustic communications, and maritime sensing

Skills

Signal processing

Detection and estimation

Wave propagation

Modeling and simulation

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Ocean Engineering / Physics / Mathematics (BS/MS/PhD)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

MITRE seeks a Senior Underwater Sensors Engineer to advance maritime capabilities for government mission needs. You will lead multidisciplinary efforts in algorithm development, modeling, data analysis, rapid prototyping, system integration, and field testing.

The role requires strong applied math, physics, and engineering foundations, with experience in signal processing, sensing, and communications. On-site 3 days/week at MITRE’s McLean location is expected.