Research Scientist
About The Position
The Acoustics Division conducts basic and applied research addressing the physics of acoustic signal generation, propagation, scatter, and detection with the objective of improving the strategic and tactical capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps in the ocean and land operational environment. The Division’s scientists and engineers perform collaborative research with scientists affiliated with national and international academic, private, and governmental research organizations. Acoustics research spans classical and quantum physics, signal processing, the impact of fluid dynamics on the oceans sound speed field [speed at which sound travels underwater], the propagation and scatter of acoustic signals in the ocean and land environments, structural and physical acoustics including the development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology based sensors, and the application of networked unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors to the Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW); Mine Countermeasures (MCM); and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Requirements
- M.S. in physics, engineering, or mathematics
- Three (3) years of experience with expertise in finite element methods, geometric modeling, mesh generation and adaptation
Nice To Haves
- Advanced programming skills including C++
- Demonstrated experience in the development and application of modeling tools for large-scale computational mechanics including structures, flow and wave problems
Responsibilities
- Carry out advanced finite element tool development for acoustics, electro-mechanical applications that include high order problems.
- Architect advanced geometry, mesh generation and analyses attribution software tools and methods for physics-based computational approaches.
- Carry out modeling computations using developed tools of different physicalnsystems and tests.
- Verification and validation of the results against metrics that include experimental databases and other models.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance and access to the NRL facility.
- Must be US citizen.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
