Job Duties and Qualifications

PhD in Engineering, Natural Sciences or similar disciplines is preferred, although a Masters in Science and/or Engineering with sufficient experience is acceptable. This position is for a potential leadership career path.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Applies theories, principles and practices to the research and development of new and improved products, processes, and procedures.
• Documents progress in laboratory notebooks, reports, procedures, and designs. Communicates frequently with Senior Scientists and occasionally with Technical Client Personnel.
• Responds as directed by Senior Scientists and Team Leaders to customer’s needs.
• When acting as project manager, independently prepares and coordinate the execution of detailed project plans being accountable for performance according to plan. Resolves critical/controversial issues.

The Expertise we are looking for:

• Strong general Sensor Physics knowledge is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Python or similar languages in a scientific research context (e.g. MatLab, R) is required.
• Acoustic science knowledge is desired.
• Demonstrated leadership ability is desired.

Technical knowledge/skills:

• Advise developers and/or lead the development and testing of software products by providing production ready code. May provide field support for developed software products.
• Prepares technical training materials, makes technical presentations, and trains other presenters as called upon to facilitate technology transfer.
• Demonstrates innovation by contributing inventions, patents, or new designs/techniques, which are regarded as major advances in the field.
• Participates in and contributes to professional societies through technical papers, officer positions, committee memberships, distinguished lecturer, etc.