Senior Scientist Sensing and Communications

Groton, Connecticut

Job TypeDirect Hire

Confidential Opportunity

Senior Scientist Sensing and Communications

This Senior Scientist Sensing and Communications role is based in Groton, Connecticut, with a confidential employer solving critical national security challenges. You will lead multidisciplinary R&D from concept to at-sea testing. If you have a strong technical foundation and want to shape the future of undersea technology, this is your opportunity.

Role Snapshot

CompanyConfidential Employer

LocationGroton, Connecticut, USA

IndustryDefense

CompensationDOE

Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire

Remote StatusNo Remote

Total Openings1

Work Experience5 years

Opportunity

This Senior Scientist position offers a rare chance to tackle some of the most important national security challenges in the undersea domain. You will be at the forefront of technology development, turning first-principle analysis into real-world prototypes that make a difference. The work spans everything from electronics design to signal processing, all aimed at keeping our nation safe.

Your days will vary from diving deep into fundamental physics to leading at-sea experiments. You will develop and manage innovative maritime programs, author winning proposals, and guide cross-functional teams through complex system design. Because our programs are multidisciplinary, you will collaborate with experts company-wide and see your ideas move quickly from concept to testing.

We are looking for a curious and driven scientist who thrives on hard technical problems and enjoys mentoring others. If you have a background in acoustics, subsea technology, or Navy operations, you will feel at home. Your ability to communicate clearly and connect with both engineers and customers will be key, as will your passion for seeing projects through from start to finish.

This is an immediate full-time role with flexibility to work out of Groton or Pawcatuck, Connecticut. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. If you are ready to lead pioneering research that shapes the ocean battlespace, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values your expertise and gives you the runway to make a lasting impact.

Non-Negotiables

You hold an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related field
You have at least 5 years of professional engineering experience
You have a proven track record of developing innovative technology solutions that meet customer needs
You can technically lead complex tasks at a detailed level
You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with project managers, IPT leads, and customers
You have hands-on experience with the design or use of acoustic communication systems
You bring working knowledge of digital and analog circuits

What's In It For You

You will work on technically challenging national security programs that have tangible real-world impact
You will collaborate with leading subject matter experts across a multidisciplinary R&D environment
You will have the opportunity to lead project teams and mentor junior staff, growing your leadership skills
The role offers flexibility to work out of either Groton or Pawcatuck, Connecticut
You will participate in the full R&D lifecycle, from concept to at-sea testing, ensuring variety and hands-on work
Join a team that values rigorous physics and engineering fundamentals in a supportive culture
You will be part of a company that invests in your professional growth and values your contributions

Responsibilities

You will support development, management, and execution of ongoing and future innovative maritime systems programs
You will contribute to the strategic direction of the Sensing and Communications Department
You will lead preparation of multidisciplinary proposals for novel maritime technology solutions
You will lead cross-functional teams to tackle complex system design challenges with rigorous design requirements
You will provide oversight, development, and mentoring to junior staff in their task execution and management
You will support the design and execution of at-sea experiments
You will apply fundamental physics and mathematics principles with rigor across all projects

Preferred Qualifications

You hold an MS or PhD with 10 or more years of experience in proposing, planning, and executing technology development programs
You have successfully managed multiple multidisciplinary technical programs, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination
Alternatively, you may have US Navy undersea warfare leadership and operations experience
You have contributed to and led programs across the technology lifecycle, from science and technology to deployment
You have experience designing complex undersea systems with custom PCBs, embedded software, data acquisition, and signal processing
You bring a deep understanding of sonar signal processing and autonomous systems
You are familiar with digital and analog circuit design within harsh environments

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