Researcher/Engineer Senior

Amentum•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

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

Must be US citizen.
At least a BS degree or higher in physics or engineering or similar tech/science field.
3.0 GPA or higher.
Laboratory experience and familiarity with data acquisition systems and/or robotics.
Some experience in programming or willingness to learn Matlab, and/or C, C++, and/or HDLs.
Flexibility to easily move between different tasks as required by the Branch experimental needs.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work in an office and laboratory environment.
Ability to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and day may vary depending on business requirements.
Availability to work overtime during critical peaks should the situation occur.
Ability and willingness to travel as some of the experimental work is done outside of NRL.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to participate in sea tests is a plus, but not a requirement.
Experience with autonomous underwater vehicles.
Familiarity with ADM/Xilinx products and programming environment, such as VIVADO, VITIS or the ability to program FPGA and MPSoC (Multiprocessor System-on-Chip).

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, building and maintaining various experimental equipment, apparatus, and components in support of the Branch research efforts.
System design, software programming, hardware design and configuration, signal processing among others.
Work well in a team environment and assist with field tests.
Obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance and access to the NRL facility.
Participate in sea tests.