Oceanographer
On-siteNewport, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate customer solutions and support the development, assessment, and integration of ocean environmental capabilities for undersea warfare applications. Analyze customer requirements, assess technical approaches, and support testing, validation, and transition of oceanographic capabilities into Navy systems. Collaborate with government engineers, scientists, and operational stakeholders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. This onsite role in Newport, RI, supports an innovative program office focused on tactical oceanography and national security initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Meteorology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8–15+ years of professional experience supporting tactical oceanography, naval oceanographic operations, or environmental effects analysis.
- Experience evaluating operational solutions using oceanographic data to support undersea warfare, sonar performance, or maritime mission planning.
- Knowledge of ocean environmental models, bathymetry, acoustic propagation, and environmental impacts on naval systems.
- Experience supporting technical assessments, test and evaluation activities, or requirements analysis for DoD or Navy programs.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and government teams.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Less than 10% travel
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Marine Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting NUWC, NAVOCEANO, NAVSEA, ONR, or other Navy research and acquisition organizations.
- Operational experience supporting fleet tactical oceanography or anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions.
- Familiarity with oceanographic modeling tools, environmental databases, GIS applications, and data visualization software.
- Experience supporting system integration, verification and validation, or operational test events.
- Knowledge of autonomous maritime systems, undersea sensing technologies, or environmental mission planning tools.
- TS Clearance
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