The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State seeks a Senior Sonar Engineer to join its Sonar Research and Development Division (SRDD). This role focuses on advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) signal processing and enabling sonar hardware. You will be responsible for developing and executing significant R&D projects, providing technical leadership, and spearheading major proposals of national and international importance.
What You'll Do
- Perform a mix of high-level project management and engineering work related to SONAR signal processing and hardware.
- Provide expert-level technical expertise in anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
- Plan and direct research projects with substantial impact in ASW signal processing and enabling hardware.
- Provide technical leadership across multiple simultaneous programs.
- Propose and lead new SONAR signal processing and enabling hardware initiatives.
- Research emerging trends in ASW technology areas.
- Direct and/or contribute as a principal to major proposal preparations, presentations, plans, and executions for ASW SONAR systems.
- Coordinate research and development activities across various SONAR processing and hardware programs.
- Develop novel signal processing engineering concepts and approaches.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
- 19+ years of relevant experience.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with strong collaboration, execution, and delivery capabilities.
- Strong background in Undersea Technology, at-sea testing, and Autonomous Systems.
- Clear understanding of necessary technologies in the ASW discipline.
- Demonstrated background in Undersea Signal Processing.
- DAWIA Level III STM and SE certifications.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
- 20+ years of sonar and undersea warfare experience.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Team & Environment
You will join a highly integrated team of engineers, faculty, staff, and students.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $141,700.00 - $219,600.00.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work mode.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
