Principal Scientist – Platform Technologies (REQ 242)
Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) · Concord, MA · 9 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
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
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Affordable benefits
- Comfortable working conditions
Pay
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time position