Systems Engineer - Sonar Signal Processing - Columbia, MD

Sonar-Radar Signal Processing Software Engineer/Researcher Scientist

Salary Range: $120,000 – 150,000

Generous PTO, 401k, Health Insurance Package

In-Depth Engineering seeks a research scientist to join our signal processing team in our Columbia, MD office. In-Depth executes applied research and development programs involving the development of passive and active acoustic sensor and signal processing solutions principally in support of the US Navy. Current projects involve developing target classification solutions such as marine mammal recognition and torpedo detection using a novel algorithm that models processes in the mammalian brain, and a wide-area distributed acoustic environmental characterization system using a novel sensor and signal processing solution. Primary areas of focus include acoustic target detection, classification, localization (DCL), and tracking solutions, new sensor design, acoustic modeling and simulation, and applications of AI/ML.

We seek self-starters capable of independent effort as well as participation on a small team.   

This is a permanent, full-time position and the work will be performed on-site in our Research and Development Lab in Columbia, Maryland. 

Candidates for consideration must be a US citizen and be able to obtain an active Department of Defense secret clearance. 

Duties: 

• Algorithm development to solve Navy acoustic DCL problems, including associated data analysis
• Application, improvement, training, and testing of auditory model for various acoustic classification problems
• Design, development, and testing of new acoustic sensor solutions
• Execution of various modelling and simulation efforts
• Development of novel concepts and approaches to solve Navy acoustics problems including, in particular, proposal writing

Requirements:

• BS, MS or PhD (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or other related fields
• 8+ years of experience 
• Knowledge and experience in acoustics, signal processing, and algorithm development
• Must be US Citizen for consideration 
• Must have an active secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Expert in the use of Matlab and/or Python
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Java, C++
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing 

In-Depth Engineering provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Safe Harbor 401(k) program, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), STD, LTD, life insurance, and tuition assistance for higher education. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.