Product Development Leader - Ocean Acoustics & Signal Processing

Product Development Leader - Ocean Acoustics & Signal Processing

Company Summary

Triton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results on time, on budget and have fun while doing it.

The Acoustics and Ocean Systems teams develop various product and technologies which include, hearing protection, communication, noise reduction, and ultrasound devices and systems for a wide variety of military and commercial applications. The group also specializes in acoustic data acquisition and analysis and works on an array of other acoustic and undersea applications including underwater acoustics, vibrational systems, and simulation and modeling.

Position Summary

The Product Development Leader will lead the research, development, and productization of advanced ocean sensing technologies, with a primary focus on undersea acoustic signal processing, sonar systems, and acoustic transducer development. This individual will provide technical and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers developing next-generation sensing capabilities for defense and other demanding ocean applications.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in underwater acoustics and signal processing with an understanding of the operational use of these systems in order to take a product development mindset.

This role will guide technologies from early-stage research through prototype development, testing, refinement, and transition into successful products. The Product Development Leader will establish technical priorities, shape the group's technology roadmap, mentor and guide engineers, and ensure that R&D efforts remain aligned with customer needs and strategic business objectives.

Direct experience with U.S. Navy sonar programs, Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) systems, or related undersea acoustic systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of successfully transitioning technology into product.
• Provide technical leadership for the development of advanced undersea acoustic sensing and sonar technologies.
• Serve as a contributor on critical efforts involving acoustic signal processing, sonar transducers, acoustic arrays, and related sensing technologies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and technical communities in undersea acoustics, sonar, sensing, and signal processing.
• Support business development through proposal writing and the pursuit of strategic partnerships.
• Establish the technical vision and product development strategy for the group's acoustic sensing and signal processing portfolio and execute it.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with some of the following:

• Detection, classification, localization, beamforming, array processing, filtering, feature extraction, and related signal-processing techniques.
• Acoustic target tracking and multi-sensor fusion techniques
• Applying machine learning techniques to acoustic data
• Acoustic blind-source separation (BSS) techniques
• Acoustic testing, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Working with real-world, tactical acoustic data
• Acoustic undersea warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Working through the Navy's processes for measuring the performance of sensors and algorithms and qualifying them for use
• Design, selection, integration, and characterization, of acoustic transducers and arrays through modeling, simulation, laboratory testing, and field experimentation
• Familiarity with embedded computing, digital signal processing hardware, data acquisition systems, and software architectures
• Communicating complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Transitioning R&D technologies into production products.

The ideal candidate will have broad interest in these areas and the desire to lead a team to develop and field a product in a chosen area. Excellent presentation and writing skills are a plus to accomplish this goal.

Education/Experience

• MS degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or closely related field. PhD degree is a plus (but not a requirement)
• 5+ years of experience and, will strongly consider more senior level qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens and may be subject to a security investigation.

Come join our success and grow with the strength of these fascinating new technologies. We are looking for individuals with confidence and the right stuff. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Triton Systems' Headquarters is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we remain committed to hiring and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Recruiters, we do not require any assistance for this opening. Please NO phone calls or emails.

Triton Systems is a U. S. Government contractor, therefore we are required to gather applicant information for Government reporting purposes. To apply for this position please go to our website's Careers section at www.tritonsystems.com and follow the Clicking Here link to our applicant tracking database to complete the application process. This will ensure efficient processing of your application.