Acoustics Analyst

Acoustics Analyst

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

Analyst supporting sonar development programs and relate analysis. Work will include assisting analysis teams that include some software development, acoustic data analysis and simulation tasks for the Environmental Science Laboratory (ESL) at ARL.

• Conduct acoustic reconstruction/analyses of Fleet exercises/operations to determine the effectiveness of active and passive sonar systems at sea using quantitative measures of effectiveness (MOEs) of operational importance to the Fleet.
• Active and passive sonar signal analysis supporting advanced research and development. Preparation and review of analysis presentations, reports and databases.
• Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings.
• Coordinate and conduct at‑sea experimental reconstruction activities, including acoustic signal analysis & performance improvement analyses in support of cross‑functional system engineering and development teams within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• HS Diploma/GED.
• Six years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to reconstruct and analyze active and passive sonar data.
• Demonstrated ability to develop acoustic collection plans and deliver briefings to Senior U.S. Navy commands.
• Work as a team member, independently, with peers, clients, and management.
• Direct sponsor and peer contact.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• More than six years of operational experience in the employment and expert analysis of U.S. Navy sonar systems.
• Experience briefing and advising Command level Officers and senior civilian personnel.
• Extensive experience in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine anti‑submarine warfare (ASW) operations such as possession of U.S Navy ASW Specialist or Sonar Supervisor qualifications.
• Extensive experience with Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) sensors and operations such as possession of U.S. Navy IUSS Master Qualification.
• Qualification as U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist or equivalent experience.
  
  Knowledge and operational experience current and planned U.S. Navy sonar systems and Advanced Processor Build (APB) and Advanced Capability Build (ACB) sonar systems.
• Experience with Matlab, Python or similar programming languages.

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• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

$55,000‑$73,000+/negotiable based 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

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