Researcher​/Engineer Senior

Purpose and Impact

From the official NRL website:
The Acoustics Division conducts basic and applied research addressing the physics of acoustic signal generation, propagation, scatter, and detection with the objective of improving the strategic and tactical capabilities of the Navy and Marine Corps in the ocean and land operational environment. The Division’s scientists and engineers perform collaborative research with scientists affiliated with national and international academic, private, and governmental research organizations.

Acoustics research spans classical and quantum physics, signal processing, the impact of fluid dynamics on the oceans sound speed field, the propagation and scatter of acoustic signals in the ocean and land environments, structural and physical acoustics including the development of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology‑based sensors, and the application of networked unmanned underwater vehicles and associated sensors to the Navy’s Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Countermeasures (MCM), and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

8 hours, on site during peak hours unless otherwise approved. Travel is required.

• Assist in the design, building and maintaining various experimental equipment, apparatus, and components in support of the Branch research efforts. This could involve system design, software programming, hardware design and configuration, signal processing among others.
• Candidate should possess strong hands‑on experience, software experience and math and physics skills and understanding.
• Position could lead to system engineer or project engineer role.
• The candidate should be able to work well in a team environment and assist with field tests.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance and access to the NRL facility. Must be US citizen.

Some work will be at sea testing and will require significant ship time and dock time and heavy lifting.

• At least a BS degree or higher in physics or engineering or a similar tech/science field.
• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Have laboratory experience and familiarity with data acquisition systems and/or robotics.
• Must have some experience in programming or willingness to learn Matlab, and/or C, C++, and/or HDLs.
• Needs flexibility to easily move between different tasks as required by the Branch experimental needs.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work in an office and laboratory environment.
• Must be able to work a 40‑hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and day may vary depending on business requirements. Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks should the situation occur.
• Must be able and willing to travel as some of the experimental work is done outside of NRL.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to participate in sea tests is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Another big plus would also be experience with autonomous underwater vehicles.
• On the computer science side, familiarity with ADM/Xilinx products and programming environment, such as VIVADO, VITIS or the ability to program FPGA and MPSoC (Multiprocessor System‑on‑Chip) would be great.

• BS, more advanced degrees a plus.

• 5‑10 years of experience.

$120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational…