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Acoustics AI/ML Researcher

Acoustics AI/ML Researcher

CompanyKitware
LocationClifton Park, NY, USA
Salary$125000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering / Acoustics or related field
  • Experience in passive acoustic data processing and phenomenology
  • Experience in general signal processing and analysis
  • Experience with machine learning and neural networks
  • Strong publication record in top-tier research publications and conferences
  • Candidates should include a detailed list of publications as part of their resume/CV
  • Highly innovative and demonstrated track record for solving complex technical challenges using acoustic-generated time series or imagery
  • Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
  • If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Due to contractual restrictions, only US Citizens will be considered for this position

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust solutions for detection, classification, anomaly detection, and soundscape analysis for both active and passive acoustic modalities in undersea and other domains
  • Collaborate with computer vision researchers to adapt computer vision and AI techniques to the acoustics domain
  • Contribute expertise in signal processing to projects outside the acoustics domain
  • Enjoy support and encouragement for participation in national and international conferences (such as UACE, OCEANS, OSM, IGARSS, CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV)
  • Be encouraged to seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas, if you desire

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience or course work in signal analysis for passive and active undersea acoustic phenomenology (e.g., Fourier analysis, complex-valued waveforms, filter design, channel estimation, detection, matched filtering, signal propagation)
  • 5+ years experience or coursework in array signal processing techniques (e.g., beampatterns, beamforming, interference rejection, phase calibration, array design)
  • 5+ years experience with synthetic aperture imaging techniques and data
  • Experience with subsea field collections