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Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer
Senior Acoustic Systems Production Development Engineer
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in the development and production of sonar transducer/array systems.
- Support all phases of transducer/array system proposals, research, development, manufacture, test, and documentation.
- Conduct experiments to understand the composition and structure of materials used in underwater acoustics.
- Create new materials or improve existing ones by altering their chemical, physical, or mechanical properties.
- Prepare multidisciplinary proposals regarding the development of sonar transducer/array systems.
- Perform technical activities that impact the proposal, system level design, and manufacture of advanced acoustics systems.
- Evaluate material properties through various tests, such as stress tests, and analyze the results.
- Interpret data from experiments and tests to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Address issues related to materials performance, array/element housings, and producibility, and find solutions to improve them.
- Collaborate with engineers and other scientists on the development of materials for specific applications.
- Ensure that supply chain components and transducer/array systems meet required specifications and standards.
- Lead or participate in projects, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Must have Acoustics or Sonar experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, and must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by the program. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Ideal Candidate
- The ideal candidate will have experience in the entire life cycle of acoustic element and system design, including:
- Generating new sensor designs
- Specifying ceramics and production of shapes
- Development and test of individual sensors and systems with multiple sensors
- Formal acoustic testing and data analysis
- Construction in a full rate production process
- Expert knowledge in modeling electroacoustic transducers/arrays using analytical and numerical methods; integrating sonar transducer/arrays with relevant transmit/receive electronics; conducting experiments in the laboratory facilities and at-sea.
- Extensive experience creating technical content for the development of new products, ideas, or other business development pursuits.
- Detailed knowledge of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with demonstrated success leading design teams for complex projects.
- Team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
- Motivated to drive innovation in design architectures, assembly, component selection, and electronics design.
- Experienced in technical project and program management.
- Effectively communicates technical and programmatic matters to senior level management, program offices, and internal/external stakeholders.
- Experience in analysis of complex acoustic and/or vibration applications and installations on submarines and other undersea vehicles.
- Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical and management credibility.
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