Junior Acoustics Engineer
- West Valley City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform technical activities which impact the proposal, system and detail-level design of advanced acoustic systems.
- Support the development and prototyping of sonar transducer/array systems.
- Support all phases of transducer/array system proposals, research, development, test, and documentation.
- Research and Development: Conduct experiments to verify the performance of materials and sensors used in underwater acoustics.
- Proposals: Contribute to preparation of multidisciplinary proposals regarding development of sonar transducer/array systems.
- Manufacturing: Contribute to system and detail design of advanced acoustics systems.
- Testing and Analysis: Evaluate material properties and acoustic sensor performance through various tests and analyze the results.
- Data Interpretation: Interpret data from experiments and tests to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Problem Solving: Address issues related to materials and acoustic performance, and find solutions to improve them.
- Collaboration: Work with engineers and other scientists on the development of sensors for specific applications.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of acoustics and its applications, including:
- Ability to apply first principles of acoustics,
- Understanding of acoustic requirements for novel applications,
- Experience in formal acoustic testing and data analysis,
- Familiarity with finite element modeling of acoustic phenomena (COMSOL, MatLab, MathCAD, Maple),
- Experience conducting experiments in laboratory facilities, and
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Masters or PhD in Physics is preferred.
- The ideal candidate will also have:
- Experience creating technical content/reports,
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills,
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others as a team player, and
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Access and Visio).
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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- This position is fully on-site or hybrid/flex.
- While on-site, you will be a part of the West Valley, Utah facilty.