Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate

$88,500 - $120,000/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate will conceptualize, design, and develop electroacoustic transducers and mechanical components for sonar systems and subsea sensor payloads. This role is crucial for supporting projects related to submarines, UUVs, divers, and mini submersibles within the Advanced Technology Laboratory. The position involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to meet project requirements and deliver high-performance sonar systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers, system developers, and designers to determine project requirements, development tasks, and schedules.
• Model, design, and develop sonar transducers, arrays, and associated mechanical and acoustic components for subsea sensor systems.
• Perform detailed engineering design of components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques.
• Conduct structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs.
• Develop new fabrication techniques and materials processing methods to enhance sensor performance and longevity while reducing cost and form factor.
• Procure, fabricate, and assemble sonar systems and sensor payloads.
• Integrate, test, and evaluate sonar systems and sensors in both lab and field environments.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, including technical presentations for program managers and project sponsors.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a fundamental understanding of physical acoustics or wave phenomena.
• Familiarity designing and tuning dynamic systems for sensing applications.
• Familiarity with electronic system hardware design and fabrication.
• Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as a team member with and without daily supervision.
• Ability to manage several overlapping projects under rapidly changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills with all groups of clients.
• Able to work under pressure and accept supervision.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• US Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Research experience in modeling, design, and analysis of transducers and acoustical systems.
• Detailed engineering design of piezoelectric sensing systems for underwater applications.
• Development of multi-physics numerical models for measuring the dynamic response of electroacoustic transducers.
• Experience with data acquisition software, power amplifiers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory testing equipment.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays