DescriptionAs an applied signal processing and AI/ML engineer, you will apply your expertise to develop, prototype, integrate, and transition advanced AI/ML and signal processing capabilities for maritime acoustic, RF, and communications sensing systems. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, software developers, and applied scientists, you will help deliver solutions that improve the performance of operational and next-generation sensing platforms. You will collaborate with application subject matter experts, external partners, and sponsors to ensure technical solutions address real-world operational needs. Our team values creativity, collaboration, technical expertise, mission impact, and bold ideas and execution.
As an Applied Signal Processing and AI/ML Engineer you will...- Design, develop, and evaluate AI/ML, signal processing, and information processing solutions for maritime sensing applications.
- Prototype, integrate, test, and transition algorithms into operational software and embedded systems.
- Collaborate with software engineers and domain experts to deploy capabilities in real-world environments.
- Analyze sensor data, assess system performance, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
- Engage with sponsors, mission users, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Contribute to proposal efforts and technical planning for future capabilities.
- Mentor junior staff and foster technical excellence across the team.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their applicability to maritime sensing challenges.
QualificationsYou meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have...- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience developing signal processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or information processing algorithms for sensor-based systems.
- Experience working with real-world sensing data such as acoustic, RF, radar, communications, EO/IR, electronic warfare, or other physical sensing modalities.
- Experience developing, testing, and transitioning algorithms into user-facing capabilities.
- Strong software development skills using Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar languages.
- The ability to obtain Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have...- An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience transitioning advanced analytics, AI/ML, or signal processing capabilities into military operational environments.
- Experience leading small technical teams or serving as a technical lead on multidisciplinary projects.
- Experience identifying new technical opportunities, engaging sponsors, and helping shape future programs.
- Experience deploying AI/ML capabilities in resource-constrained, real-time, or operational environments.
- An active Top Secret level clearance.
Minimum Rate$85,000 Annually
Maximum Rate$195,000 Annually
