Principal Acoustic Engineer, Navy Systems (Job Number: 1142)

Job Description

Salary:

We are seeking a Principal Acoustic Engineer to join our federal team at our York, PA location. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in acoustics, responsible for designing, testing, and certifying JCNS products related to sound and vibration performance. The engineer will work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is an on-site position.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's critical facilities, their occupants, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team partnering with the federal government to modernize military installations, DoD, and other federal facilities, making them smarter, resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Benefits: Benefits are available from the first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation per year.
Travel: Less than 10% travel required.

Learn more about Navy Systems: Link here

As a Principal Acoustic Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing customer requirements and specifications, communicating their impact to the engineering team.
• Adhering to JCNS Product Development Processes and relevant standards.
• Driving product development to meet acoustic requirements.
• Reviewing noise test data for compliance.
• Leading Navy qualification testing, troubleshooting acoustic issues, and maintaining hardware/software.
• Contributing to cost and schedule estimates.
• Presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Performing additional duties based on skills and interests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in acoustics engineering, physics, or related field from an ABET-accredited school, or equivalent experience. An MS degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in acoustic design, testing, and evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD security clearance; willingness to work in secured environments.
• Ability to travel within the U.S. less than 10% of the time.
• Experience with equipment setup, data analysis from microphones and accelerometers, signal processing, and measurements such as APS/FFT and octave-band.

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of sound and vibration physics.
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycles and noise sources in motors and compressors.
• Data analysis skills, proficiency with Excel, and scripting experience (MATLAB preferred).
• Capability to troubleshoot acoustic performance and perform modal testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

Preferred Software Experience: PAK by Mueller BBM, MATLAB, Bently Nevada ADRE, ANSYS.

Who We Are

Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) is a Fortune 500 company with over 100,000 employees worldwide, offering a broad portfolio of building technology products and services. We value our employees, invest in their growth, and foster a respectful culture. Learn more through our "Take a Journey" video.

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• Fortune's Most Admired Companies
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• Sustainalytics Top ESG Performer
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• Top Managed Companies in America
• CEO of the Year 2022

Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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