Principal Acoustic Engineer Naval Propulsion Systems

Leonardo DRS; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 99,740 - 159,028; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Principal Acoustic Engineer to lead acoustic design analysis for high-performance rotating equipment. This role involves executing complex acoustic analysis, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with customers, including the US Navy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in acoustic performance evaluation and strong technical acumen in acoustic analysis methodologies. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience evaluating acoustic performance of turbo machinery assemblies.
• Expertise in Finite Element and Statistical Energy Analyses.
• Hands-on experience analyzing model and physical test data.

Responsibilities

• Execute acoustic analysis on large rotating assemblies.
• Model testing and validation with instrumentation.
• Mentor junior colleagues in acoustic design.

Skills

Acoustic analysis

Mechanical engineering

Data analysis with MATLAB

Statistical Energy Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CAD Tools (Siemens NX, Solidworks)

Job description

A defense contractor is seeking a Principal Acoustic Engineer to lead acoustic design analysis for high-performance rotating equipment. This role involves executing complex acoustic analysis, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with customers, including the US Navy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in acoustic performance evaluation and strong technical acumen in acoustic analysis methodologies. Competitive salary and benefits available.