Acoustic Engineer

The Mission

At Surge Marine we dont just build boats; we build high-performance autonomous interceptor platforms. We are looking for an Acoustic Engineer who thrives on black magic engineeringsolving complex signal processing challenges that others find impossible. You will be responsible for turning raw hydrophone data into reliable real-time tactical intelligence ensuring our platforms maintain total domain awareness in the most challenging underwater environments.

What Youll Be Doing

• Hydrophone Architecture: Design and deploy ruggedized high-fidelity hydrophone arrays. You will move beyond standard setups to create configurations capable of handling the high-speed dynamics of our waterjet-driven platforms.
• Target Localization: Build the intelligence that allows our systems to see underwater. You will implement advanced TDOA and beamforming logic to pinpoint the position and velocity of objects in real-time.
• Noise Fingerprinting: Lead the classification of acoustic signatures. You will develop robust models to distinguish between engine noise cavitation biological interference and target-specific signatures ensuring our systems perform perfectly amidst high-noise ambient conditions.
• Rapid Iteration: Work hand-in-hand with our propulsion and electronics teams. You will move from simulation to hardware implementation leading sea trials to validate your models in actual maritime conditions.

Who You Are

• A True Specialist: You have a deep intuitive grasp of the sonar equation multipath propagation and acoustic impedance. You dont just run software; you understand the physics behind every signal.
• Grit & Problem-Solving: You are comfortable in the field. When a sensor fails during a sea trial you arent waiting for a manualyoure out on the deck with the tools diagnosing the issue and fixing it.
• Performance-Driven: You despise bureaucratic paper-pushing and focus on shipping real functional results. You are capable of defining technical requirements and executing them without constant oversight.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in DSP and data analysis (Python/MATLAB). Experience with underwater communication protocols is a major plus.

Why Join Surge Marine

We are a team of engineers not managers. We operate with a bias toward action a flat hierarchy and a singular focus on out-performing the status quo in the maritime industry. If you want to contribute to the next generation of autonomous underwater vehicle platforms and see your code and hardware deployed in real-world environments this is the place for you.