Senior Scientist Sensing and Communications

Great Bay Staffing Group • Groton, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our innovative Sensing and Communications Department as a Senior Scientist, where you'll lead cutting-edge research and development programs in underwater acoustic systems, sonar technology, and maritime defense solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically-challenging national security projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts in subsea technology, autonomous systems, and naval operations.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience in research and development programs
• Demonstrated experience developing innovative technology solutions in partnership with senior technical staff
• Proven ability to technically lead and contribute to complex engineering tasks at a detailed level
• Experience with acoustic communication systems design or implementation
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuit design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders including project managers and customers
• Strong understanding of fundamental physics and mathematics principles

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD with 10+ years of experience in proposing, planning, and executing technology development programs
• Track record successfully managing multiple multidisciplinary technical programs including scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and deliverable accountability
• US Navy undersea warfare leadership and operational experience
• Experience with subsea technology, sonar signal processing, and autonomous underwater systems
• Background designing complex undersea systems including custom PCB design, embedded software development, data acquisition systems, and signal processing algorithms
• Knowledge of Navy technologies, operations, and defense contracting environments
• Experience guiding programs through various technology readiness levels from science and technology through deployment

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technology development programs in innovative maritime systems and underwater acoustic communications
• Develop and manage strategic initiatives for the Sensing and Communications Department
• Prepare and lead multidisciplinary proposals for novel maritime technology solutions and defense applications
• Direct cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex system design challenges while meeting rigorous performance requirements
• Apply advanced physics and mathematics principles to acoustic signal processing and sonar system development
• Design and execute at-sea experiments and field testing of integrated subsea systems
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and scientists in project execution and technical leadership
• Collaborate with project managers, IPT leads, and government customers to deliver innovative solutions
• Guide programs through the complete technology lifecycle from concept through prototype development and deployment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $210,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Professional growth opportunities through technical leadership roles and mentorship of emerging scientists and engineers
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for advanced maritime technology development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior