Acoustic Data Analyst - Secret Clearance!

$65,000 - $82,000/Yr

American Systems Corporation - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Bethesda, MD

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Acoustic Data Analyst position at AMERICAN SYSTEMS involves supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in laboratory operations and acoustic calibration efforts. The role requires expertise in acoustic data analysis and offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality. The position also provides flexibility in managing work hours and personal needs, along with a robust benefits package including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Responsibilities

• Process and report the analysis results of acoustic data collected during SONAR groom and calibration events.
• Generate Sonar Calibration (SOCAL) reports.
• Provide support for the TUBA Acoustic Reporting and Processing System (TARPS) laboratory efforts, including developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining upgrades to the acoustic processing systems.
• Support NSWCCD engineers in the development of new acoustic data processing equipment and associated Research and Development (R&D) efforts.
• Support development of technical documentation and procedures, provide In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) support, and support fleet training efforts.
• Assist in analyzing measurement data in support of generic and platform certification efforts, as well as to investigate problems and verify proper system behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics OR three years of U.S. Navy fleet operational experience with at-sea measurement trials.
• 3 - 7 years of technical experience with acoustic data acquisition systems which process, analyze, and report on beam noise, FFT, time series, PC-IMAT/STK, K-OMEGA, or transmission loss recorded acoustic data.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Two years of experience conducting R&D efforts to support the design and evaluation of time series data recorded from sonar systems/sensors for post processing and analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, LINUX RED HAT, MS SQL, MATLAB, JIRA, ACROBAT, ADOBE AUDITION, or AUDACITY.
• Two years of experience with system analysis of large Navy sonar radiated noise, self-noise, and structure-borne noise systems, including acoustical signal acquisition, transmission, telemetry and processing subsystem, and numerical and acoustic model development, implementation, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; Team player.
• Ability to meet deadlines on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Multi-task oriented and capable of prioritizing.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Education and training assistance