Principal Scientist Platform Technologies with Security Clearance

We are always looking for a highly motivated Principal Scientists to join our Groton (CT), Concord (MA), or Arlington (VA) teams. Successful candidates will have a PhD in mechanical engineering, hydrodynamics, acoustics or related fields, with a focus in maritime systems research and development, test and evaluation. Professional experience of 10+ years in DoD or related industry is preferred, but not required for highly qualified candidates. Successful applicants will support the development of state-of-the-art technologies for maritime/undersea vehicles, including: design, analysis, and prototyping of undersea vehicles; novel propulsion, maneuvering, and control; research in the use of advanced materials in undersea applications; development of advanced test methodologies and capabilities; and development of associated mechanical/electro-mechanical components and systems. Experience with sonar systems and signal processing is also highly desired, but not required. We work on exciting, technically challenging, cutting-edge technologies that will expose candidates to a wide variety of multidisciplinary fields and allow for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences. Responsibilities: • Design and development of innovative maritime systems (50%) • Project leadership (25%) • Proposal writing, marketing, and new business captures (25%) Required Attributes and Skills: • 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 Desired Attributes and 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 An immediate full-time position is open in the following locations: • Groton, CT (preferred location) • Concord, MA • Arlington, VA