Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer

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About The Position

The Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the design and development of advanced acoustic systems for submarine and undersea vehicles. This role involves hands-on technical contributions, project management, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to ensure the success of sonar transducer/array systems from proposal through production.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the entire life cycle of acoustic element and system design.
• Expert knowledge in modeling electroacoustic transducers/arrays using analytical and numerical methods.
• Extensive experience creating technical content for the development of new products.
• Detailed knowledge of technology trends with Research & Development (R&D) experience.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience in analysis of complex acoustic and/or vibration applications and installations on submarines.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and produce 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.
• Lead preparation of multidisciplinary proposals regarding development of sonar transducer/array systems.
• Perform technical activities impacting proposal, system level design, detail design, and manufacture of advanced acoustics systems.
• Evaluate material properties through various 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree