Signal and Information Sciences Research Associate

Job Posting Title:

Signal and Information Sciences Research 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, manage, and grow basic and applied research programs in defense-related disciplines such as acoustics, signal processing, statistical modeling, and tracking in the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory (SISL) at ARL:UT.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis, modeling, and algorithm development in various disciplines, such as underwater acoustics, wave propagation, signal processing, statistical modeling, information fusion, state estimation, object tracking, and classification.

• Manage research projects and support business development.

• Prototype scientific algorithms for proof of concept, validation, and software implementation. Support performance evaluations and algorithm transition into next-generation production systems.

• Engage in scholarly activities, such as documenting and conveying the results of scientific research to sponsors and the scientific community through briefings, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications, as well as contributing to the peer-review process.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics, math, engineering, computer or information sciences, operations research, or related technical area.

• Experience in scientific algorithm development, modeling, and/or data analysis.

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

• Experience managing research project(s).

• Record of publication in scientific proceedings.

• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, highly organized, and capable of coordinating multiple tasks within time constraints.

• Attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, and sound scientific judgment.

• Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all audiences.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be 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

• Four or more years of experience in MATLAB, Python, or C++ development, scientific algorithm development, modeling and simulation, and/or scientific data analysis.

• Experience with applied mathematics, physical modeling, underwater acoustics, and/or wave propagation.

• Experience with signal processing, time-frequency analysis, and/or sensing systems.

• Experience with detection, localization, tracking, and/or classification algorithms and applications.

• Experience with uncertainty modeling, state estimation, information fusion, and/or statistics.

• Experience developing in a Linux environment.

• Experience with high-performance, GPU, and/or cloud-computing.

• Proven ability to work independently, formulate research questions, and take initiative.

• Proven ability to manage multiple research projects.

• Experience in proposal writing, business development, and communication with sponsors and stakeholders.

• Extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

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

• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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.

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