Head of Algorithms Research

Algorithm Sonar Systems  / Radar Dept.

Develop and validate underwater acoustic signal processing algorithms for advanced sonar systems (active/passive), from concept to operational integration.

[email protected]

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms for Detection, Classification, Localization, Tracking and Beamforming.
• Analyze underwater sound propagation models and sea trial/simulation data.
• Implement algorithms in Real-Time/Near Real-Time environments.
• Collaborate with System, Software, and Hardware teams on constraints and performance. 
• Development of underwater acoustic signal processing algorithms:
• Detection, Classification, Localization, Tracking.
• Beamforming (classic and adaptive).
• Estimation of range, direction, and velocity (Doppler).
• Analysis of underwater sound propagation models (Underwater Acoustics).
• Working with sea trials data and simulation data.
• Algorithm implementation in simulation environments followed by production code (Real-Time / Near Real-Time).
• Collaboration with:
• Systems Engineering – defining requirements and performance.
• Software – integration and code optimization.
• Hardware – adaptation to computational constraints.
• Algorithm testing, performance analysis, and writing technical report

Requirements:

• B.Sc. in EE, Physics, or Math; M.Sc. in Signal Processing/Acoustics preferred
• Expertise in DSP (FFT, filters, correlation), Statistics, and Linear Algebra
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Python (C/C++ is an advantage)
• Familiarity with Sonar (Passive/Active, Arrays, Signatures)

Advantages: Defense/maritime experience, Machine Learning, and Security Clearance

• Proven experience in signal processing algorithm development.
• Strong knowledge of:
• DSP – FFT, filters, correlation, spectrum.
• Probability and Statistics.
• Linear Algebra.
• Experience working with:
• MATLAB / Python.
• C / C++ (an advantage).
• Familiarity with the sonar domain:
• Passive / Active Sonar.
• Arrays, Hydrophones.
• Acoustic Signatures (an advantage).
• Understanding of system constraints: SNR, Latency, computational limits, memory

Advantages:

• Experience in defense / maritime projects.
• Experience in Machine Learning for sonar applications.
• Familiarity with STANAG / relevant military specifications.
• Experience in sea trials and real-world data analysis.
• Security Clearance – an advantage.