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Part-Time Sonar Engineer

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
State College, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
We are searching for a Part-Time Sonar Engineer to join the Acoustic Data Science Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). We are seeking research engineers focused on the areas of acoustics, signal processing, algorithm development, modeling, and data analysis with an interest in undersea systems. You will join a team of scientists and engineers working to develop next generation sonar systems and sonar signal processing algorithms for a range of Navy applications. Our teams’ research areas include active sonar, synthetic aperture sonar, acoustic navigation techniques, acoustic remote sensing, sonar image classification, and sonar system modeling.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

  • Work with fleet and industry partners to develop, maintain, and advance fielded sensors/systems
  • Develop new concepts for active sonar capabilities, including documentation and technical analysis of those concepts
  • Develop modeling and simulation of sonar systems and analysis of sonar data collected by fielded sensors/systems

This position will be filled at the senior professional level. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline; 14 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required skills/experience areas include:

  • Signal Processing
  • Acoustics
  • Active Sonar Employment

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

  • MATLAB, Python, C , time-series analysis, and signal processing
  • Ability to communicate complicated technical concepts at an introductory level
  • Ability to create and present briefs to senior level engineers and Navy personnel, conveying information pertinent to the specific audience
  • Domestic travel and occasional international travel to support testing as necessary

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher is required.

Your working location can be fully remote but will require periodic travel to State College, PA and to remote locations to support testing and collaboration with team members and partners.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

  • The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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