Senior Scientist – Sensing and Communications (302)

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to contribute to the success of our Sensing and Communications Department. Ideal candidates will have an MS or PhD, and at least 5 years of professional experience in proposing, planning, and executing technology development programs. A background in subsea technology, acoustics, electronics design, sonar signal processing, autonomous systems, software, and an understanding of Navy technologies and operations are desirable.

APS works on exciting, technically-challenging, research and development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address challenging national security needs. This position will allow applicants to collaborate with subject matter experts across the company as well as both lead and/or make meaningful contributions to project teams and their objectives. Applicants will have an opportunity to participate in all parts of the research and development process, from first-principle analysis through to prototyping and testing of integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development, management, and execution of a number of ongoing and future programs pertaining to areas of innovative maritime systems.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Sensing and Communications Department.
• Lead preparation of, and contribute to, multidisciplinary proposals related to developing novel maritime technology solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address complex system design challenges, while satisfying rigorous design requirements.
• Provide oversight, development, and mentoring to junior staff in both execution and management of their tasks.
• Support the design and execution of at-sea experiments
• Rigorous understanding and application of fundamental physics and mathematics principles
  
  

Required Attributes And Skills

• An MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline with 5 or more years of related engineering experience.
• Experience supporting and partnering with senior technical staff to develop innovative technology solutions that meet customer/user needs.
• Ability to technically contribute to and lead a variety of complex technical tasks at a detailed level.
• Excellent communication and interaction skills with project managers, IPT leads, and customers.
• Experience with the design or use of acoustic communication systems.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuits
  
  

Desired Attributes And Skills

• An MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline with 10 or more years of experience in proposing, planning, and executing technology development programs.
• Experience successfully managing multiple multidisciplinary technical programs, with responsibilities including scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, and accountability for deliverables. Alternatively, experience with US Navy undersea warfare leadership and operations.
• Experience contributing to and leading programs through various stages along the technology lifecycle, from science and technology to research, development and deployment.
• Experience designing complex undersea systems with custom PCB’s, embedded software, and data acquisition, and signal processing.
  
  

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

An immediate full-time position is open with flexibility to work out of any of the following locations:

Groton, CT

Pawcatuck, CT

EOE: Vet/Disability

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In keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

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