Sonalysts, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Subsea Robotics Engineer
Waterford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expSonalysts, Inc. is seeking a Robotic Autonomous Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Submarine Force by integrating unmanned systems into undersea warfighting. The role involves leading analysis and research projects to enhance submarine operations and naval warfare planning.
Government
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead interesting and challenging analysis and research projects supporting current submarine operations
Leverage previous tactical and operational experience to analyze world-wide submarine operations using innovative data analysis tools to provide feedback, lessons learned, and data trends
Directly and positively impact submarine operations, naval warfare planning, tactics, advanced technologies, and training using analytical and problem-solving skills as part of the UWDC Team
Apply knowledge and experience as a submariner to a wide variety of additional projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
2 years of operational experience with subsea robotics (AUV/UUV or ROV) and undersea warfare (torpedoes or mine hunting) including post-mission analysis
3 years design and prototyping experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering or mathematics or related technical discipline; 4 years of experience with UUV analysis or operations can be substituted for degree
Must be a U.S. citizen, possessing a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance and eligible for a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
Preferred
Experience applying research principles to engineering design efforts
Participation in field deployments, data collection and system testing necessary to determine operational readiness and safety
Autonomy algorithm development or testing in both HIL/SIL and test environments supporting military applications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related experience in the application of robotics, autonomy, or machine learning algorithms
Extensive knowledge of undersea system sensor/payload integration
Experience in Python or other programming languages
Expertise in submarine tactics or tactical system employment
Benefits
Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Sales Bonus Program
Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
Health and Preventive Dental Insurance
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Health Care Reimbursement Plan
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
Relocation Assistance
Company
Sonalysts, Inc.
Headquartered in Waterford, CT, Sonalysts is an employee-owned small business with additional offices located throughout the United States that has been serving Government and commercial clients since 1973.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Milt Stretton
President and COO
Al Elkins
Partner / Principal Analyst
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