Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 88,500 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Texas is seeking a Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate to conceptualize and design components for sonar systems. The successful candidate will collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team and has strong experience in mechanical engineering and design using SolidWorks. Competitive salary range is offered, with additional benefits including employer-paid medical coverage and paid vacation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline required.
Familiarity with designing and tuning dynamic systems necessary.
Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers and developers in a multi-disciplinary team.
Model and design sonar transducers and mechanical components.
Procure, fabricate, and assemble sonar systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Physical acoustics

Dynamic systems design

SolidWorks CAD

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Data acquisition software

Job description

Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Associate

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Purpose

Conceptualize, design, and develop electroacoustic transducers and mechanical components for sonar systems and other subsea sensor payloads related to Submarines, UUVs, divers, and mini submersibles in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other researchers, system developers, and designers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to determine project requirements, development tasks, and schedules.
Modeling, design, and development of sonar transducers, arrays, and associated mechanical and acoustic components for subsea sensor systems. Perform detailed engineering design of components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques. Perform structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs. Development of new fabrication techniques and materials processing methods to increase sensor performance and longevity while reducing cost and form factor.
Procurement, fabrication, and assembly of sonar systems and sensor payloads.
Integration, testing and evaluation of sonar systems and sensors in a lab environment and in the field.
Develop and review engineering documentation, including presentation of technical materials for program managers and project sponsors.
Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline with a fundamental understanding of physical acoustics or wave phenomena.
Familiarity designing and tuning dynamic systems for sensing applications.
Familiarity with electronic system hardware design and fabrication.
Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software.
Proficient in mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member with and without daily supervision, work several overlapping projects over a short period of time, ability to work within an environment with rapidly changing priorities, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Research experience in modeling, design, and analysis of transducers and acoustical systems.
Detailed engineering design of piezoelectric sensing systems for underwater applications.
Development of multi-physics numerical models for measuring the dynamic response of electroacoustic transducers in resonant and wideband operation.
Experience with data acquisition software, power amplifiers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory testing equipment.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Benefits

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Some weekend, evening and holiday work
Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Unofficial college transcript

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not disclose compensation information to employees or applicants as a matter of policy. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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