Senior R&D Hydraulics Acoustic & Vibration Engineer

Sargent-Aerospace-

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

Tuition reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Flexible schedules

3-4 day week

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Sargent Aerospace & Defense in Tucson, AZ seeks a Research & Development Engineer specializing in hydraulic systems and acoustics to support development, testing, diagnosis, and improvement of new hydraulic products and prototypes. The role requires strong fundamentals in hydraulics, data analysis, and communication, with expertise in acoustics, vibration, and dynamic behavior of hydraulic systems.

Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and product management is essential.

Qualifications

PhD (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.

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.