Senior Transducer Engineer – Undersea Acoustics (Onsite SB)

Sonatech, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

3% 401K contribution (no matching)

Company events

Job summary

Sonatech, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA invites a Senior Transducer Engineer to lead the development of next-generation underwater transducers. You’ll design piezoelectric components, coordinate across engineering teams and drive tests in our acoustic facilities to ensure high reliability and performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in piezoelectric transducer design, hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical design tools, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics or related field
• 7–10 years experience in piezoelectric transducer design and manufacture in defense/industrial markets
• Proficient with SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD/Inventor; FEM software a plus
• Knowledge of piezo-ceramics, materials selection and transducer fabrication
• Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Design new piezoelectric transducers for underwater applications
• Select piezoelectric components and passive materials for transducer design
• Provide mechanical/electrical design support for production of piezoelectric products
• Test designs with lab equipment and in test tanks
• Evaluate transducers in Sonatech Acoustic Test Facility using in-house software/hardware
• Improve mechanical designs to reduce cost and improve manufacturability
• Perform acoustic analysis of transducer performance
• Coordinate projects with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing engineers
• Maintain project files and records
• Research leading edge technologies and transform concepts into functional designs

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

Sonatech, LLC in Santa Barbara, CA invites a Senior Transducer Engineer to lead the development of next-generation underwater transducers. You’ll design piezoelectric components, coordinate across engineering teams and drive tests in our acoustic facilities to ensure high reliability and performance.

The role requires 7–10 years in piezoelectric transducer design, hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical design tools, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.