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Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer - Canonsburg, PA (RELO AVAIL). - $145,000 to $160,000

Canonsburg, PA · $145,000 to $160,000
OPEN JOB: Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer
LOCATION: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.
SALARY: $145,000 to $160,000
BENEFITS - Full


HIRING FIRM: The firm is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. They deliver architectures, designs, testing, and production of the current and next generation torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense. The firm is a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems.

As an Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer (Sr Adv Sys Eng), you will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the design and development of submarine (VA Class, Columbia Class, SSN(X)) and other undersea vehicle acoustic systems and directly contribute to the technical and production success of our programs through hands-on technical contributions, leadership and management of an engineering team.

Duties and Tasks:
  • 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.
  • Research and Development: Conducting experiments to understand the composition and structure of materials used in underwater acoustics.
  • Synthesis of Materials: Creating new materials or improving existing ones by altering their chemical, physical, or mechanical properties.
  • Proposals: Lead preparation of multidisciplinary proposals regarding development of sonar transducer/array systems.
  • Manufacturing: Performs technical activities which impact the proposal, system level design, detail design and manufacture of advanced acoustics systems.
  • Testing and Analysis: Evaluating material properties through various tests, such as stress tests, and analyzing the results.
  • Data Interpretation: Interpreting data from experiments and tests to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Problem Solving: Addressing issues related to materials performance, array/element housings, and producibility, and finding solutions to improve them.
  • Collaboration: Working with engineers and other scientists on the development of materials for specific applications.
  • Quality Control: Ensuring that supply chain components and transducer/array systems meet required specifications and standards.
  • Project Management: Leading or participating in projects, managing timelines, resources, and budgets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • 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.
  • Although a DoD clearance is preferred, it is not required. The firm will process uncleared candidates for the clearance.
  • 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 (such as Tonpilz) 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.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
 
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability
 
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.


Jason Denmark
Recruiting Manager

INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/


 

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