Maritime Surveillance Signal Processing and Automation Engineer; ESA

Job Posting

Title:

Maritime Surveillance Signal Processing and Automation Engineer (ESA)

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Developing novel signal processing and automation technology solutions for Maritime Surveillance SONAR Applications for the Environmental Science Laboratory (ESL).

• Conduct acoustic and system engineering to test and evaluate SONAR signal processing and automation algorithms developed both internally and externally (may include travel to test sites for specific test events).
• Implement research grade software and analysis tools in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages. Software applications may include novel graphic visualizations, signal processing applications such as beamformers, automated trackers, automated target classifiers, applications for machine learning and other algorithms as needed.
• Preparation and review of analysis presentations and technical reports.
• Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings.
• Process and/or analyze acoustic data for use in SONAR system development. Includes the development of novel signal processing and automation algorithms to solve identified problems.
• Supervision of junior personnel (including student employees).
• Support collaborative research efforts with other team members.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical fields.
• Experience developing in Matlab, Python, and/or similar programming languages.
• Experience in acoustic data analysis, signal processing, and/or machine learning.
• Experience preparing briefing materials, documentation, and managing schedules.
• Applicant must be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, and managing their time.
• Strong attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communications skills.

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Experience developing underwater acoustic processing/recording, testing such systems, and evaluating such system's performance.
• Experience working with other organizations in research and testing environments.
• Experience working in a team and interacting with sponsors.
• Three, or more, years of experience working in algorithm development or SONAR.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.2 in major coursework.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender…