Applied Research Scientist

Trident Research is at the forefront of leading innovation, and we are looking for someone to join our team. As an award winning, Government contractor, Trident is seeking an Applied Research Scientist to come and grow with us. Below is information on the type of work you can typically expect, but for those with experience, drive, and a sense of adventure to start something new, we are happy to discuss more specifics of this opportunity during our interview process.

Clearance Requirements: A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period. Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. For more information on security clearance requirements, you can visit https://www.state.gov/security-clearances#faqs.

Key position responsibilities:

You will have the opportunity to interact with a multi-discipline team of 15-20 engineers designing new, innovative solutions for our customers. Your role requires you to solve complex problems in a range of engineering activities including performing mathematical modeling to estimate performance of new and existing products, participate in requirements development, development of design and performing tests to characterize system performance requirements, analysis of collected data using appropriate tools (i.e., Python, Excel, etc.) to verify performance requirements and analyze trends, and writing reports and presentations to document results of tests to be presented to internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess/be able to do the following:

· Generate scientific and mathematical models using Python or similar tools to estimate performance and quantify results for communication and discussion with teammates and leadership so appropriate decisions can be made to advance the solution

· Envision, design, develop, and execute scientific experiments to collect associated data which:

o Characterize cause and effect relationships and perform critical analysis of the resulting data to reinforce or dispute theories associated with proposed engineering solutions

o Characterize established project performance requirements and provide sufficient evidence for meeting the objective of the system requirements

o Analyze collected system data to identify outliers, clusters, correlations, and changes over time.

· Research and study complex physical phenomena in the natural sciences that pertain to new or legacy engineering solutions envisioned by the engineering team to address failure or proposed enhancements

· Assemble reports, briefings, and technical white papers to thoroughly document all elements of the research, studies, and data analysis, to formulate an archive upon which future investigation may be based

· Conduct literature reviews, initiate and engage in vendor discussions, and participate in engineering field studies to research and theorize cause and effect relationships pertaining to proposed engineering solutions

· Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver briefings to customers and various levels of management

· Possess a willingness to operate and control globally deployed unmanned systems and distributed sensor systems from time to time.

· Possess a willingness to travel if needed for infield operations (spirit of adventure!).

Required Qualifications:

• Must already possess a Bachelor or Master’s degree within the engineering disciplines (prefer Ocean Engineering or Physics), or Natural Sciences with a focus in mathematical modeling

• 3+ years of experience in performing research and data analysis

• Minimum two years of experience using Matlab, Python, or related scientific programming tools

• Minimum two years of experience using MS Office tools with high proficiency

• Ability to gain government clearance

• Moderate lifting; up to 45 pounds.

• Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

• Domestic and international travel required (up to 15%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Ocean Engineering, Physics, or Natural Sciences with a focus on mathematical modeling

• Published research in the natural sciences related to engineering solutions

• Minimum four years of experience in performing research and analysis

• Minimum four years of experience using Matlab, Python, or related scientific programming tools

• Minimum four years of experience using MS Office tools with high proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• research and analysis: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person