Naval NSW Sonar Development & Testing Associate

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin on Pickle Research Campus seeks an Naval Special Warfare Development and Training Associate to participate in planning, development, support and maintenance of sonar systems for in-lab and at-sea testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field and 6+ years in development and/or assembly of electronic systems, with ability to work independently and as part of a team under security guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or technical field required.
• Six or more years of experience in development/assembly of electronic systems, understanding of hyperbaric vessels and testing operations.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and support for NSW mobility systems and high-resolution sonar systems (35%).
• Test and troubleshoot NSW HF sonar electromechanical assemblies, system software, and acoustic functions (25%).
• Coordinate with engineers to develop and document in-lab and at-sea testing procedures, update drawings, and oversee deliverables (40%).
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or technical field

Advanced degree in scientific, engineering, or technical field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin on Pickle Research Campus seeks an Naval Special Warfare Development and Training Associate to participate in planning, development, support and maintenance of sonar systems for in-lab and at-sea testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering field and 6+ years in development and/or assembly of electronic systems, with ability to work independently and as part of a team under security guidelines.