Hydraulic Acoustics & Vibration R&D Engineer

RBC Bearings

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus platforms

Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

401k Savings & Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Gym & Rideshare Incentives

Legal Insurance/Identity Theft

Flexible Schedules

3 & 4-day work week

½ day Fridays

Job summary

Sargent Aerospace & Defense, part of RBC Bearings, seeks an R&D Engineer specializing in hydraulic systems and acoustics to support development, testing, and product improvement of hydraulic components and systems.

The role requires strong experimental, data analysis, and technical communication skills, with leadership in evaluating dynamic behavior and noise reduction while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required.
Ph.D. (conferred or impending) in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of fluid power systems, system dynamics, vibration, acoustics, or related engineering disciplines.
Experience conducting experimental testing and troubleshooting complex engineering systems.
Experience acquiring, processing, and analyzing engineering data.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude demonstrated through professional or personal projects.
Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative engineering team.
Capable of independently planning and executing engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute laboratory and field testing of hydraulic components and systems.
Develop, validate, and utilize hydraulic component and system models to evaluate performance and support product development.
Interpret and create hydraulic schematics and P&IDs in accordance with ANSI Y32.10/5.1 standards.
Configure, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
Analyze test data and correlate experimental results to hydraulic models and theoretical predictions.
Prepare technical reports, test procedures, engineering analyses, and design documentation.
Utilize product line knowledge and lessons learned to guide design improvements and development activities.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams to support new product development and sustain existing products.
Design and develop test fixtures, tooling, and prototype hardware required to support development activities.
Plan and conduct acoustic and vibration characterization testing of hydraulic products and systems.
Identify and diagnose fluid-borne and structure-borne noise mechanisms.
Perform signal processing and frequency-domain analysis to evaluate system dynamics and acoustic performance.
Utilize experimental and analytical methods to identify root causes of acoustic, vibration, and hydraulic performance issues.
Develop and implement solutions to improve acoustic performance, system stability, durability, and overall product performance.
Research and evaluate advanced concepts related to hydraulic dynamics, vibration control, and noise reduction technologies.
Develop design guidelines, test methods, and engineering best practices from experimental findings.