Lead Ocean Acoustics Scientist & Sensing Platform Architect

Posted 2 days ago

sofar oceanMillbrae (CA)

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About the role

Sofar Ocean is seeking a world-class expert in underwater acoustics to lead the technical vision for our underwater acoustics platform, guiding sensing, data, and AI for ocean intelligence. You will design field experiments, develop propagation and detection models, and translate acoustics expertise into deployable products.

Preferred: Ph.D. in a related field or equivalent experience, with a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and the ability to obtain a U.S.

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