Principal Scientist Platform Technologies

• Groton, CT,

Website Wallach Search Group

Location: Groton, CT,

Security Clearance: US Citizen/Clearable

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