Principal Scientist / Engineer - Acoustic Research and Technology

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA), Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Scientist/Engineer to lead research and development of innovative solutions in the field of acoustics, with opportunities to explore applications across various domains such as underwater acoustics, auditory technologies, and acoustic sensing.

As a Principal Scientist/Engineer you will work as a team lead and provide technical contributions as well as project and team management.

You will shape research strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in securing research funding to fuel the continued growth of our acoustic research initiatives.

This is a pivotal position that bridges cutting-edge research with real-world applications, while also building and nurturing relationships with external partners and stakeholders to advance our business development goals.

Key Responsibilities:


* Utilize a combination of technical skills, business development, and project management to secure funding for and lead novel research programs related to acoustic science and/or hearing research.


* Supervise, lead, and mentor technical staff members to ensure that project deadlines and goals are being met, and work is of high quality.


* Leverage existing lab and testing facilities (detailed here) and develop new capabilities as the need arises.


* Identify and form relationships with existing and new government clients, industry/academic partners, and funding organizations.


* Develop technical and budgetary proposals for extramural funding.

Position Requirements:


* M.S.

or Ph.D.

in engineering or physics


* A minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical teams with a mixture of capabilities and skill levels.


* Recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas: physical acoustics, engineering acoustics, electroacoustic systems, underwater acoustics, sensors and signal processing.


* Mastery of implementing and troubleshooting instrumentation (microphones/hydrophones, data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, etc.) in a laboratory and/or field setting.


* High proficiency with Microsoft Office and one or more of the following tools: Matlab, LabView, Mathematica, SolidWorks, C/C++, or other specialized engineering or software tools.


* Proven experience in securing extramural funding, including developing and submitting proposals, building sponsor relationships, and fostering research collaborations.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by presentations at conferences, publications or reports, interactions with government or commercial sponsors.


* Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.


* U.S.

citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.


* Willing to work full-time, on-site in Littleton, CO.

Preferred...