Principal Scientist Platform Technologies

Responsibilities

• Design and development of innovative maritime systems
• Project leadership
• Proposal writing, marketing, and new business captures

Requirements

• PhD in hydrodynamics/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: hydrodynamics and CFD, controls theory and application, mechanical design of components/systems, experiment design and execution
• Extensive experience with computational methods and programming for both compiled applications (C++ and/or Fortran) and Matlab
• Experience fielding systems, running prototype demonstrations, post-processing data to determine system performance, and creating presentation materials to debrief customer
• Experience writing proposals and leading new business captures
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) to lead meetings and prepare written briefs for internal reviews and with customers

Qualifications

• PhD in hydrodynamics/mechanical engineering, acoustics, or related field
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: hydrodynamics and CFD, controls theory and application, mechanical design of components/systems, experiment design and execution
• Extensive experience with computational methods and programming for both compiled applications (C++ and/or Fortran) and Matlab
• Experience fielding systems, running prototype demonstrations, post-processing data to determine system performance, and creating presentation materials to debrief customer
• Experience writing proposals and leading new business captures
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) to lead meetings and prepare written briefs for internal reviews and with customers

Skills

• Experience as principal investigator working on R&D programs for DARPA, ONR, NAVSEA, or other similar DoD customers
• Demonstrated technical leadership in modeling and simulation of advanced submarine systems capabilities
• Experience in development of undersea robotic systems
• Demonstrated team leadership and technical execution of submarine systems development efforts/programs
• Experience presenting at technical conferences

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers an immediate full-time opportunity.

Benefits

Benefits are competitive and may include:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Location

We are currently hiring in the following locations:

• Gronot, CT (preferred location)
• Concord, MA
• Arlington, VA