Principal Scientist — Marine Acoustics

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Responsibilities

• Lead Sofar’s acoustics research and development strategy, defining the scientific vision for an underwater acoustics platform.
• Develop capabilities to detect, classify, and localize underwater objects using passive and/or active acoustic sensing methods.
• Advance methods for creating acoustic maps of the marine environment, including characterization of ambient soundscapes, propagation conditions, and relevant oceanographic context.
• Collaborate with Sofar’s oceanic and sensing scientists, software engineers, and firmware teams to translate acoustic research into operational products.
• Coordinate and conduct field experiments, data analyses, and simulation studies to evaluate acoustic system performance in real-world ocean conditions.

Soft Skills

Benefits

• Hybrid Work
• Visa Sponsorship

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