Job Summary:

As a Naval Systems Lead, you will be responsible for leading the Navy-facing business for a small company with experience in small watercraft and autonomous system operations. You will be responsible for successful execution of current ongoing systems engineering work and for development of new concepts in this area for Sentiont and its clients.

You should have engineering and/or operational experience in small vessels, USVs, littoral and/or special operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in fundamental engineering or physical science and have broad curiosity about new developments in precise navigation and timing (PNT), operation in degraded environments (EMCON and/or without GPS) and have knowledge of the systems engineering and full life cycle production and deployment. The goal is to take a problem from the initial concept through R&D, engineering and delivery to the customer.

Company Description:

Sentiont is a consultancy specializing in machine learning applications for engineering. Our mission is to develop a safer and more efficient world through the automatization of dangerous tasks and through advances in human-computer collaboration for AI-capable tasks. Currently, we are working on machine learning research and applications of naval engineering with the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (the Gulf Coast) and Auburn University in Auburn, AL, with an intent to expand collaboration with universities and other research institutions along the East Coast. Our business is headquartered in Falls Church, VA (the D.C. area).

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the work of a small team (2 - 10 engineers or analysts) and other managerial and support staff when needed.
• Team development and management

• Business development
• Program management
• Systems engineering
• Maritime sensors
• Small ship communications
• Design and integration
• R&D

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field is preferred.
• Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems is required.

Experience and Skills/ Abilities:

• Organization and presentation skills
• Documentation and writing skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Teamsmanship, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with:
  • Autonomous sensors with in-sensor signal processing
  • Computationally intelligent sensor systems
  • Automated system employment and command-and-control decision aids
  • System design and system performance assessment tools
  • Sensor and/or communication/telemetry systems
  • Sensor delivery and deployment concepts
  • Object and environmental sensing
  • Special Operations and/or littoral combat with small naval ships
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner - to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present ideas, reports, and budgets in various forms to the company and its clients.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Google Workplace or related software.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Mobile, AL. Some travel is required.

Other Requirements:

• Must have U.S. citizenship.

Desired (But Not Required) Skills:

• Machine Learning / Data Analysis
• Computer Interfacing
• Embedded System Design
• Cyber Security
• Data Analysis supporting system development
• Sensors and sources for tactical and surveillance applications
• Volume and weight efficient power components

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Up to 30% time working in an outdoor environment, with watercraft.

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Estimated Compensation Range: [$110,000 - $135,000]

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with significant employer contribution.
• Retirement savings plan with a 3% automatic employer contribution (no vesting period).
• 14 PTO days.
• 2 paid sick days.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flex-time.
• Relocation assistance.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed requirement. If you are passionate about the role and believe your skills and experience are a good match, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with excellent character and teamsmanship who has the potential to grow with us!

Sentiont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.