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University of Miami · 5 months ago

Underwater Acoustics Research Associate

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a motivated individual to conduct SONAR and underwater acoustics research and development. The role focuses on acoustic modeling, simulation, signal processing, experimentation, and data analysis to support government customers.

EducationHigher EducationTrainingUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and assess advanced underwater acoustic modeling techniques and algorithm development across various disciplines such as signal processing, statistical inference, propagation modeling, and system integration

Conduct objective, research-centric analysis and assessments of real and simulated data for ARL:UT and industry SONAR systems and algorithms

Communicate results of scientific research to sponsors and scientific community through briefings, working groups, meetings, technical reports, and publications

Support the planning and execution of at-sea experimentation including hardware and software preparation, logistics, travel, data collection, and data analysis

Collaborate with and participate in dynamic, multi-functional teams in support of specific program objectives

Other related functions, as required

Qualification

Signal processingData analysisAcoustic modelingMATLABPythonProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Ph.D. degree Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other applied science(s)

Demonstrated and varied experience with signal processing and data analysis

Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technical problems

Demonstrated proficiency with MATLAB, Python or similar analysis environments

Demonstrated ability to document and communicate research findings

Ability to travel in support of meetings and field work

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

Applicant must be highly organized, have excellent attention to detail, and possess sound scientific judgment

The position will require effective time management and the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously

Regular/punctual attendance

Preferred

Ph.D. degree and training in acoustics and signal processing

Experience modeling and analyzing ocean acoustic propagation

Experience with analytical mathematical techniques and numerical computation to model acoustic systems and environments

Prior research work experience in DoD-related applications

Experience with physical modeling, underwater acoustics, wave propagation, signal processing and/or sonar; applied mathematics, machine learning, uncertainty modeling and/or statistics; developing in both Windows and Linux environments

Advanced software proficiency in Matlab, Linux shell scripting, Python, and/or other scientific computing languages

Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information

Experience with laboratory equipment, measurement, field work and troubleshooting

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with 3.5 in core area