Part-Time Sonar Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are searching for a Part-Time Sonar Engineer to join the Acoustic Data Science Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).  We are seeking research engineers focused on the areas of acoustics, signal processing, algorithm development, modeling, and data analysis with an interest in undersea systems.  You will join a team of scientists and engineers working to develop next generation sonar systems and sonar signal processing algorithms for a range of Navy applications.  Our teams’ research areas include active sonar, synthetic aperture sonar, acoustic navigation techniques, acoustic remote sensing, sonar image classification, and sonar system modeling.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Work with fleet and industry partners to develop, maintain, and advance fielded sensors/systems

• Develop new concepts for active sonar capabilities, including documentation and technical analysis of those concepts

• Develop modeling and simulation of sonar systems and analysis of sonar data collected by fielded sensors/systems

This position will be filled at the senior professional level.  Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline; 14+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

• Signal Processing

• Acoustics

• Active Sonar Employment

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

• MATLAB, Python, C++, time-series analysis, and signal processing

• Ability to communicate complicated technical concepts at an introductory level

• Ability to create and present briefs to senior level engineers and Navy personnel, conveying information pertinent to the specific audience

• Domestic travel and occasional international travel to support testing as necessary

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is required.

Your working location can be fully remote but will require periodic travel to State College, PA and to remote locations to support testing and collaboration with team members and partners.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

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