Acoustic Signal Processing Algorithm Design & Data Analysis Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Posting Title:

Acoustic Signal Processing Algorithm Design & Data Analysis Engineering Scientist Associate

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Conduct basic and applied research in defense-related disciplines such as underwater acoustics, sonar performance modeling and signal processing in the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory (SISL) at ARL:UT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, modeling, and data processing in various disciplines such as underwater acoustics, sonar performance modeling, signal and information processing, and spectral analysis.

• Contribute to algorithm development and software improvements through fundamental and applied research, prototyping, validation, integration, etc. Support performance evaluations and the transition of algorithms into production systems.

• Convey the results of scientific research to sponsors and the scientific community through briefings, technical reports, discussions, and scholarly works. Engage with collaborators and sponsors to develop and maintain productive relationships and support development efforts.

• Support team research efforts through collaboration on technical work, group discussions & planning, and sharing of expertise & feedback on ongoing efforts

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, math, or related technical area.

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar abstract language.

• Demonstrated proficiency in signal processing and time series data manipulation.

• Demonstrated experience in scientific algorithm development, scientific modeling/simulations and/or data analysis.

• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies and continue learning & developing skills outside of core expertise area, including staying abreast of cutting-edge research and technology in relevant fields

• Effective problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and sound scientific judgment, able to propose research questions and design experiments as needed.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member with and without daily supervision, work several overlapping projects over a short period of time, ability to work within an environment with rapidly changing priorities, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.  Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen: Subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of prior research work experience, especially in DoD-related applications.

• Two or more years of applied programming with MATLAB or Python, additional preference if in the areas of scientific algorithm development, modeling and simulation, and/or scientific data analysis.

• Demonstrated experience working with acoustic simulations and/or propagation modeling.

• Demonstrated experience working with large amounts of time series data, additional preference for experience with acoustic data.

• Additional experience in the areas mentioned in the required qualifications.

• Experience with technical areas of interest, including: sonar or radar processing and analysis; signal processing, time-frequency analysis; underwater acoustics, physical modeling, and/or wave propagation.

• Experience developing in a Linux environment.

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.5 in major coursework.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.