Lead Undersea Acoustic Systems Engineer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland seeks an Undersea Acoustic Systems Engineer to lead modeling, design, testing, and evaluation of acoustic transducers and sensor systems for undersea applications.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to mature concepts from initial analysis through prototype and performance evaluation, applying acoustics, mechanics, materials, electronics, and signal processing to develop source and receiver technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Acoustics, EE, ME, Applied Physics, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of acoustics, vibration, wave propagation, and electromechanical or piezoelectric systems.
• Experience designing, modeling, and testing acoustic transducers, sensors, or related hardware.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific language.
• Ability to lead technical efforts and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and pursue Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and implementation of acoustic sources, receivers, transducers, and/or arrays.
• Develop physics-based models of electrical, mechanical, and acoustic transducer systems.
• Plan and conduct laboratory, tank, and field testing to characterize systems performance.
• Compare measurements with model predictions and refine models accordingly.

Skills

Acoustics

Vibration

Wave propagation

Signal processing

Leadership

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acoustics or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

COMSOL

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland seeks an Undersea Acoustic Systems Engineer to lead modeling, design, testing, and evaluation of acoustic transducers and sensor systems for undersea applications.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to mature concepts from initial analysis through prototype and performance evaluation, applying acoustics, mechanics, materials, electronics, and signal processing to develop source and receiver technologies.