Sonar System Mechanical Design Engineering Lead

Job Details

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Purpose

Manage and perform the detailed design, fabrication, and installation of high frequency 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 electroacoustic components utilizing CAD tools and formal acoustic and structural design techniques. Perform structural mechanics and acoustics FEA to simulate and predict performance of designs. Analytical and numerical modeling of advanced transducers to improve current technology. 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

• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of junior scientists and engineers

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline.

• Three years of demonstrated experience in electroacoustic transducer design.

• Fundamental understanding of physical acoustics and wave phenomena.

• Experience designing and tuning dynamic systems for sensing applications.

• Experience with linear dynamic system analysis and advanced computer modeling using finite elements.

• Familiarity with electronic system hardware design and fabrication.

• Experience in design of mechanical parts using SolidWorks CAD software.

• Machine design of mechanical system hardware and associated tooling and test platforms using both traditional and additive manufacturing methods.

• Knowledge of GD&T drawing practices and technical documentation per ASME Y14.5.

• Familiarity operating manual mills, lathes, grinders, welders, overhead cranes, and various other shop tools.

• Proficient in mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting.

• Proven ability to perform at every level of a project life cycle.

• 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.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

• Research experience in modeling, design, and analysis of ultrasonic 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.

• Solid understanding of underwater acoustic propagation and how environmental factors contribute to system design.

• Experience with data acquisition software, power amplifiers, function generators, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory testing equipment.

• Project management experience including the development, procurement, and fabrication for large scale production efforts of sensor systems.

• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring junior researchers and engineers.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/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 transcripts

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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