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# Sonar Systems SME

- **Company:** Opal Soft, Inc.
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Human-Computer Interaction, SONAR (Symantec), System Testing
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155262/sonar-systems-sme

## About the Role

* 10+ years of fleet operational experience directly related to ASW operations, systems, and theory.
 * Experience working onboard submarines supporting mission operations.
 * Familiarity with recent undersea warfare tactics, acoustic sensors, and beamforming principles.
 * Background in acoustic theory or oceanography.
 * Proven ability to build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

## Description

* Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for submarine SONAR systems (CTDA/STDA) and other TDA systems, such as STK and STK-N.
 * Participate in development planning, functional system testing, and program verification tests (PVTs) at development or fleet facilities.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to ensure operational accuracy across acoustic models, sensors, and system interfaces.
 * Prepare and deliver detailed briefings and analyses to fleet stakeholders and external organizations.
 * Provide operational insight into ASW system performance, sonar data interpretation, and tactical employment strategies.
 * Apply project and team management skills to coordinate tasking, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of system upgrades, documentation, and training., * Apply in-depth ASW, acoustic, and oceanographic knowledge to system design, testing, and evaluation.
 * Perform functional and verification testing of sonar tactical decision aid software across multiple system configurations.
 * Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot, verify, and validate system functionality and user interface improvements.
 * Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, and operational procedures.


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