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Engineer - Sensors and SONAR

Careers Current Openings - McLaughlin Research Corporation
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Job Title
Engineer - Sensors and SONAR
Location
Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)
Job Type / Status
Full-Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Clearance Level Required
Secret
Job Description

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking an Engineer who will support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport RI. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) is the United States Navy's full-spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support center for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive weapons systems associated with undersea warfare. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment.

The Engineer position will support engineering and research efforts pertaining to Sensors, SONAR, Undersea Warfare and Autonomous Vehicles.  Engineering services are required for analyses, in-service engineering, prototype development, test and evaluation, and system engineering services in support of Towed, Hull and Sensor System programs. Towed Systems include developmental and in-service towed arrays, tow cables, towed array handling systems and associated signal path components. Hull and Sensor systems include hull mounted arrays, transducers, hydrophones, acoustic windows, outboard electronics, array structures and associated cabling. 

 

 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 2-3 years of professional experience.
• SONAR background - Hull array advanced development.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance required, current clearance a plus.
• The individual should be goal-oriented and have a strong work ethic.
• The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment is essential.

McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.

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