iLocatum

Pittsburgh, PA

Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer

Senior Acoustic Systems Production Development Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $145,000-165,000 + Sign On Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation
Work Schedule: Flexible work from home days. Work onsite full time or work a flex schedule with more than 50% onsite.

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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