Acoustics Lead, Liquid Robotics, a Boeing Company, Herndon, VA
Liquid Robotics, a Boeing Company -
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Herndon, VA,
US
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Acoustics Lead
Date Posted: 2024-06-20
Job description
Description
Acoustics Lead Overview of Role:
Liquid Robotics is seeking an Acoustics Lead to join our team in the development of autonomous-ocean-robot-based, persistent, sensing solutions. This position will be responsible for developing technical solutions to complex acoustic sensing problems that require ingenuity and creativity, which are enabled by the Wave Glider USV. By joining our small but highly-motivated team, you will be helping us achieve our goals by participating in engineering design activities and working with cross-functional teams to deliver world-changing products. The successful candidate will bring significant design and product life-cycle experience to the role, will be motivated by our vision to change the world, and will be excited to work in a dynamic, small-company environment. This role reports directly to our Head of Engineering as part of our development team. This position is staffed out of our headquarters/design center located in Herndon, Virginia, but strong candidates will be considered for a hybrid work arrangement with regular travel required. Essential Responsibilities:
Work with customers to understand custom acoustic sensing needs and define requirements
Work with engineering team (systems, hardware, and software) to develop an acoustic sensing design that meets customer needs
Lead the creation of hardware/software/algorithm specifications based on user requirements
Participate in concept and design reviews
Support the development and delivery of solution-specific training to customers
Design and baseline underwater acoustic test plans and lead their implementation and execution in the field
Prepare reports on sensing effectiveness and system performance, including data analysis, data interpretation, results obtained, and recommendations on next steps
Key Attributes:
Ability to think analytically
Strong technical skills in most of the following: acoustics, RADAR and/or SONAR signal processing, algorithm development, detection and estimation theory, wave propagation, and data analysis
In depth knowledge of the marine environment and its advantages and disadvantages related to acoustic sensing
Detailed understanding of passive SONAR principles and their application in dynamic ocean environments (i.e., shallow-depth, towed arrays)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
At least nine years direct experience in developing passive acoustic sensing solutions. Preference given for experience related to the design of maritime acoustic sensing solutions in general and acoustic sensing solutions for uncrewed platforms in particular
Experience in the design and specification of acoustic arrays, with towed arrays being preferred
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Must be US Person
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. An active security clearance at time of hire is preferred
Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures the Wave Glider , the world's first wave and solar-powered autonomous ocean robot. Wave Gliders address challenges facing defense, oil & gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collection and communications easier, safer, and in real-time. Liquid Robotics was acquired by Boeing in December of 2016 and operates as an independent non-integrated subsidiary.
For more info, please visit www.liquid-robotics.com
Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.