Sensing and Communications Scientist

NPAworldwide; New London (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to contribute to the success of our Sensing and Communications Department in Connecticut. 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.

This position offers collaboration with subject matter experts across the company and opportunities to lead or

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics or related fields.
• Experience collaborating with senior technical staff to develop innovative technology solutions.
• Ability to contribute to and lead complex technical tasks at a detailed level.
• Excellent communication with project managers and customers.
• Experience with acoustic communication systems and circuit design fundamentals.
• Strong physics and mathematics grounding.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of complex undersea acoustic systems.
• Support development and execution of programs related to innovative maritime systems.
• Support cross-functional teams to address design challenges and meet requirements.
• Support the design and execution of at-sea experiments.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership of complex tasks

Collaboration across teams

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Ocean Engineering or related

Tools

Digital/Analog Circuits

Acoustic communication systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to contribute to the success of our Sensing and Communications Department.

Job Description

We are 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.

We work 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

• 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

• 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

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

• Groton, CT
• Pawcatuck, CT

Qualifications

Required

• 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

• 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

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

We are 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.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 170000

Currency Type : USD