Acoustic Modeling Support Engineer
Acoustic Modeling Support Engineer
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$ 86300 - 164000
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We are searching for an Acoustics Modeling Support Engineer to join our Sensor Analysis and Data Modeling Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL/Penn States purpose is to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems in support of the Navy Department of Defense and Intelligence communities engineering and technology needs. The successful candidate will join a group of scientists and engineers working on nextgeneration sonar systems for a range of underwater applications. Our groups research areas include synthetic aperture sonar image formation acoustic navigation techniques acoustic remote sensing and sonar image classification.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Develop new and integrate existing underwater acoustic models
- Analyze and collect sonar data produced by cutting edge sensors including time series two and threedimensional acoustic images and nonimagebased representations
- Collaborate with experts in hardware development physicsbased modeling signal and image processing machine learning and embedded software engineering to develop crossdisciplinary solutions
- Have the opportunity to work on cuttingedge sensors developed by this laboratory by industry and deployed in the Navy
- Be provided with unique research opportunities to customize the workflow from hardware design through perception to shape the information exploited in the perception stage
Additional responsibilities for higher level position includes:
- Create and deploy highperformance computing
- Mentor and train employees and engage students in the advancement of technical project and businessdevelopment skills
- Contribute to proposals reports and presentations
- Be encouraged to create publications in peerreviewed journals and conference proceedings
This position can be filled at multiple levels depending upon your education and experience. Minimal requirements include a Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Science discipline 2 years related experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher levels.
Required skills/experience areas include:
- Algorithm development
- Strong mathematics skill set
- Exposure to data science either through coursework projects or internships
- Contributions to the design development and implementation of acoustic propagation and/or scattering model experience
- Investigate and evaluate the practical applicability of acoustic models to benchmark solutions and/or collected sonar data
- Solid understanding of engineering practices and principles along with the underlying knowledge of mathematics and physics
- Programming in Matlab or Python
- Success in an environment where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
- Effective at presenting in front of professionals conveying information to drive to action or decision
Preferred skills/experience areas include:
- Significant exposure/knowledge of acoustics and signal processing
- Experience with C for parallel CPU or GPU programming using CUDA libraries
- Development of acoustic models for scattering and/or propagation
- Active government security clearance
Your working location will be fully onsite located in State College PA. This position will require occasional travel in support of testing as part of a small team of researchers engineers and technologists and to attend meetings as necessary.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science systems and technologies with a focus on naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a preemployment drug screening.
ARL is committed to diversity equity and inclusivity; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL visit our web site at .
The pay range for this position including all possible grades is:
$86300.00 $164000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Employment Type
Full-Time
