Ocean Systems Engineer Communications

Our company is seeking a highly motivated Principal Ocean Systems Engineer to join our Groton (CT), Concord (MA), or Arlington (VA) teams. In this role, you will support the development of state-of-the-art sonar and communication systems for autonomous underwater vehicles, undersea systems, and other marine applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop innovative maritime systems (50%)
- Project leadership (25%)
- Proposal writing, marketing, and new business captures (25%)
Required Attributes and Skills:
- BS/MS/PhD in electrical/ocean/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field
- Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: digital communications, maritime hardware design and prototyping, robotics, and acoustic signal processing
- Experience with marine hardware or system design (sensor arrays, data acquisition, low power embedded processors, batteries, power amplifiers, transducers, subsea cables and connectors)
- Experience as a project lead
- Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits
- Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) to lead meetings and prepare written briefs for internal reviews and with customers
- Experience fielding systems, running prototype demonstrations, post processing data to determine system performance, and creating presentation materials to debrief customer
- Expert Matlab programming skills
Desired Attributes and Skills:
- Experience writing proposals and leading new business captures
- Several years' experience developing and/or designing sonar and/or communications systems
- Experience as principal investigator working on R&D programs for DARPA, ONR, NAVSEA, or other similar DoD customers
- Experience designing electronic/software systems for maritime systems (buoys, UxVs, moorings, submarines)
- Experience with C/C++ and Linux programming skills
- Prior experience with underwater propagation models and/or simulation of wireless communication channels to be used for system performance characterization
- Prior experience with acoustic modems (design or use-of)
- Experience designing/implementing algorithms for adaptive equalization
- Experience with DoD approved data encryption devices, anti-tamper, and information assurance
- Prior experience in design and development of underwater acoustic sensors
- Prior experience creating technical content for new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits
- Experience presenting at technical conferences
Qualifications:
- PhD in electrical/ocean/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field
- Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: digital communications, maritime hardware design and prototyping, robotics, and acoustic signal processing
- Experience with marine hardware or system design (sensor arrays, data acquisition, low power embedded processors, batteries, power amplifiers, transducers, subsea cables and connectors)
- Experience writing proposals and leading new business captures
- Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits
- Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) to lead meetings and prepare written briefs for internal reviews and with customers
- Experience fielding systems, running prototype demonstrations, post processing data to determine system performance, and creating presentation materials to debrief customer
- Expert Matlab programming skills
This is an immediate full-time position open at the following locations: Groton CT / Pawcatuck CT (preferred location), Concord MA, and Arlington VA. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Successful candidates will have a PhD degree in electrical, ocean, or mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field with a focus on maritime systems development. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant contribution to the development of innovative maritime systems.