Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer - Switch4 LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
About the Job
Title: Sr Acoustics Systems Production Development Engineer
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Job-Type: FTE/Permanent
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.
Basic Qualifications:
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the entire life cycle of acoustic element and system design, including:
o Generating new sensor designs
o Specifying ceramics and production of shapes
o Development and test of individual sensors (such as Tonpilz) and systems with multiple sensors
o Formal acoustic testing and data analysis
o 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.
• Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical and management credibility.
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Job-Type: FTE/Permanent
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.
Basic Qualifications:
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the entire life cycle of acoustic element and system design, including:
o Generating new sensor designs
o Specifying ceramics and production of shapes
o Development and test of individual sensors (such as Tonpilz) and systems with multiple sensors
o Formal acoustic testing and data analysis
o 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.
• Has respect of peers and colleagues for technical and management credibility.
Source : Switch4 LLC
